Pirates' Jung Ho Kang: Not in Monday's lineup

Kang is out of the lineup Monday against the Cardinals.

Analysis:

Kang has been ice cold at the plate lately, as an 0-for-5 performance Sunday dropped his season average down to .250. Over his last 11 games, Kang is slashing just .121/.237/.303. As a result, David Freese will draw the start at third base Monday for the team's second consecutive afternoon contest. If Kang can't get things going soon, this competition may start to heat up.