• Pedro Alvarez remains limited due to a foot injury but is available to come off the bench to hit today, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said via Dan Zangrilli of 937 the Fan. The issue for Alvarez is he can’t play the field. Pirates Lineup vs STL: 1. Harrison 3B, 2. Lambo RF, 3. McCutchen CF, 4. Walker 2B, 5. Russell Martin C, 6. Davis 1B, 7. Marte LF, 8. Mercer SS, 9. Volquez P
2014 Stats:  .232- – 18 HR – 56 RBI