Locke was tagged for six runs on eight hits over four innings in a losing effort Wednesday against Atlanta. The outing pushed Locke's season ERA to 3.91, while also nudging the Pirates further away from overtaking the Cardinals atop the NL Central. The timing of Locke's next start will hinge entirely on the events through the end of the regular season Sunday, as the Bucs will seek the optimal configuration for their rotation to begin the postseason.