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Giants vs. Pirates, Starting Lineups: Aaron Rowand Gets Start in Left Field

After finally delivering Madison Bumgarner some run support Tuesday night the San Francisco Giants are looking for their first series win in their last three series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Aubrey Huff will be in the cleanup spot after his 3-4 night last night, while Carlos Beltran will once again sit due to a sprained wrist. Aaron Rowand will get the start in left field over Nate Schierholtz and bat seventh, while Eli Whiteside will be behind the dish to catch Jonathan Sanchez this afternoon.

Your San Francisco Giants:

1. Andres Torres CF
2. Jeff Keppinger 2B
3. Pablo Sandoval 3B
4. Aubrey Huff 1B
5. Cody Ross RF
6. Orlando Cabrera SS
7. Aaron Rowand LF
8. Eli Whiteside C
9. Jonathan Sanchez P

Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup:

1. Andrew McCutchen CF
2. Steve Pearce 3B
3. Ryan Ludwick LF
4. Derrek Lee 1B
5. Matt Diaz RF
6. Brandon Wood 2B
7. Ronny Cedeno SS
8. Michael McKenry C
9. Jeff Karstens P

First pitch is scheduled for 12:45 pm PT this afternoon with coverage on CSN Bay Area and KNBR 680 AM.

For more discussion and analysis of the Black and Orange, head on over to McCovey Chronicles to get your fix.