Jared Triolo News: Settling into leadoff spot

Triolo will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Triolo will occupy the leadoff spot for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher, and he's also hit leadoff each of the last two times the Pirates have gone up against a lefty. The infielder has earned a move up in the batting order by tallying five straight multi-hit games and slashing .338/.420/.506 in August.