Pirates' David Freese: Starting Monday
Freese is in the lineup and batting fourth for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis:
Freese will start for John Jaso in order to boost the lineup optimization against lefty Madison Bumgarner. The 33-year-old has been crushing southpaws all season, hitting .378 with two home runs and five RBI in 45 at-bats.
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