Pirates' David Freese: Big game on tap?
Freese, who didn't play Wednesday, has four hits and a homer in 10 at-bats against Thursday starter Wily Peralta.
Analysis:
The infielder has six hits in his last 33 at-bats, likely leading to his day off Wednesday. Despite fewer plate appearances, Freese has already scored more runs (54) in 2016 than in any of his last three campaigns.