Pirates' Jordy Mercer: Excelling as leadoff hitter
Mercer will bat leadoff for the 16th time of the season Wednesday against Seattle.
Analysis:
He's coming off an 11-game hitting streak (which ended Monday), batting .325 in 44 plate appearances since June 16. For the season, Mercer has compiled a .328/.414/.508 slash line in the leadoff spot.
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