Kaufman to start for Bulls vs. Cincy

As USF tries to stay alive against second-seeded Cincinnati at 1 p.m. today, the Bulls will have sophomore lefty Teddy Kaufman on the mound.

Kaufman (3-3, 5.23 ERA) has been a midweek starter for the Bulls since midseason and had lasted at least five innings in four straight starts before a three-inning outing against Florida last week. He's 3-2 in his last five starts, with a 4.50 ERA.

Cincinnati counters with a sophomore lefty of its own in Brian Garman (4-3, 6.70), who makes his ninth start. Opposing batters are hitting .309 against him ...