Brewers' Braun returns to lineup Friday against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (ribs) is back in the lineup Friday.

Analysis:

He came into Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and after an off day Thursday it appears Braun is healthy enough to re-assume his duties in right field. Braun has a homer and three doubles in 17 plate appearances against Jeff Locke, who will take the ball for the Pirates.