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In for ill Harrison, Rodriguez goes deep
- Updated: May 26, 2016
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates scratched Josh Harrison from Wednesday’s starting lineup due to an illness, but his replacement, exemplifying the Pirates’ next-man-up philosophy, helped power the Bucs to a 5-4 win over the D-backs.
Harrison initially was in the starting lineup at PNC Park, batting sixth and playing second base. He was replaced by Sean Rodriguez, who led off the fourth inning with a homer and played a solid second base throughout the night.
Rodriguez’s homer to left — his fifth of the season — put the Pirates on the board against D-backs righty Rubby De La Rosa, and the do-it-all defender turned a slick double play with shortstop Jordy Mercer in the third.
“You can send him out there and he looks comfortable wherever he goes. Moving around the field, good swings,” manager Clint Hurdle said. “It’s been fun to watch him. …
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