Steve Pearce will get the start at third base tonight in place of Pedro Alvarez. It will be Pearce’s 2nd start of the season at third. The Pirates utility infielder is hitting .231 on the season with 0 home runs and 0 RBI’s in 13 at-bats. In the series against Cincinnati, Pearce is 0-for-2 with 1 strikeout.

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