David Freese served as the Pirates' DH against Philadelphia on Friday, going hitless in three at-bats.

Freese served as the Pirates' DH against Philadelphia on Friday, going hitless in three at-bats.

Analysis:

After two appearances, he's 1-for-6 while serving as a designated hitter. The last two weeks-plus of spring training will be more important to Freese than other veterans, since he signed with Pittsburgh only one week ago.