Pirates' Jung Ho Kang: Stays hot, leads way to Bucs victory

Kang went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Reds.

Analysis:

Since coming off the disabled list, Kang has been on a tear, and it continued with his big two-run knock in the first inning Thursday off Dan Straily. Over his last three games, Kang is 7-for-13 (.538) with three home runs, seven RBI and five runs. The third baseman has pushed his average up to .257, its highest mark since July 2.