The Cincinnati Reds trail the Washington Nationals by a single game for the best record in the National League heading into Friday's game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Friday's lineups are as follows:
Cincinnati Reds
1) Brandon Phillips - 2B
2) Zack Cozart - SS
3) Joey Votto - 1B
4) Todd Frazier - LF
5) Jay Bruce - RF
6) Scott Rolen - 3B
7) Drew Stubbs - CF
8) Ryan Hanigan - C
9) Homer Bailey - P
Pittsburgh Pirates
1) Alex Presley - LF
2) Jordy Mercer - 2B
3) Andrew McCutchen - CF
4) Garrett Jones - 1B
5) Jose Tabata - RF
6) Pedro Alvarez - 3B
7) Clint Barmes - SS
8) Rod Barajas - C
9) A.J. Burnett - P
AJ Burnett is in search of his 17th win of the season for the Pirates on Friday when he takes the mound against Homer Bailey, who is 12-10 on the year with a 3.92 ERA. The first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. at PNC Park.