Final: Pirates 11, Indians 10

Looking ahead to first pitch ...

• What: Pirates (23-44) vs. Indians (38-28)
• When: 7:05 p.m.
• Where: PNC Park
• Pitchers: RHP Chad Kuhl (0-4, 6.25 ERA) vs. RHP J.C Mejia (1-1, 4.26)
• TV: AT&T SportsNet, Bally Sports Great Lakes
• Radio: 93.7 The Fan
• Streaming: fuboTV.com
• Satellite: SiriusXM 185, online 861
• Box score: DKPS
• Media notes: Pirates | Indians

THE SETUP

Ten losses in a row, no offense anywhere in sight, and a winless, seemingly hopeless starter on the mound. Why, the only thing that could make this feel that much worse would be a bunch of Clevelanders trekking down the Turnpike to take up far too many seats.

Derek Shelton's session with reporters starts at 3:45 p.m. I'm back at the ballpark after a bunch of football this week, and our baseball staff will be here, as well.

Oh, and you're not permitted to partake in the live file without first listening to today's podcast: