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Pirates' Starling Marte: Homers for first time since July

Marte's homer Sunday marked just his second long ball in the last 241 plate appearances.

Analysis:

He's already belted a career-high 32 doubles, but if the outfielder finds his power stroke -- he's hit only eight home runs after going deep 19 times in 2015 -- then fantasy owners could be in for a ride. Marte might have to wait until after Monday, however. Pittsburgh faces Jake Arrieta at Wrigley Field. Marte has five singles in 23 career at-bats versus the righty, though he's swiped five bags.

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