Pirates' Jung Ho Kang: Making back-to-back starts Thursday

Kang will bat cleanup and start at third base Thursday in St. Louis, Root Sports Pittsburgh reports.

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Kang came through with a two-run double Wednesday, producing his first runs batted in since June 24. He's already hit 11 homers in 157 at-bats but is under scrutiny for sexual assault allegations, which could impact his future playing time.