Karstens takes ball for rubber match against Cubs
Source: MLB.com - Aug 1, 2012 at 2:37 AM
Both the Pirates and Cubs were very busy on Tuesday as the non-waiver Trade Deadline approached, making a bevy of trades. With the trading window behind them, the clubs will be focused on Wednesday's rubber match in Chicago, where Pittsburgh's Jeff Karstens will oppose Travis Wood.

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