Pirates' Jung Ho Kang: Hot as the sun

Kang went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer Friday, reaching base five times after getting hit by a pair of pitches and drawing two walks.

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Since coming off the DL in early September, Kang is hitting .457/.587/.943 with five homers and 14 RBI in 46 plate appearances. He'll bat fifth and play third base in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.