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- Updated: August 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH — Pirates fans have been clamoring for first baseman/outfielder Josh Bell to join the big league club. A shoulder injury that landed third baseman Jung Ho Kang on the 15-day disabled list created an opportunity for Bell, who made his first Major League start at first base in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Marlins at PNC Park.
Bell went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and a strikeout.
This is the second stint for Bell with the Pirates. He made his Major League debut on July 8, singling off Cubs ace Jake Arrieta. The following day, he smacked a pinch-hit grand slam off Adam Warren. In five plate appearances, the switch-hitter went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks.
At Triple-A Indianapolis, Bell hit .295 with 14 home runs and 60 RBIs in 114 games. Defense was the reason Bell was not promoted …
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