PITTSBURGH — After a moribund start to the 2017 season, John Jaso is on something of a hot streak.
The Pirates first baseman and outfielder got his first start in six days on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies — and he has earned it.
Jaso hit a two-run pinch hit home run on Tuesday night and is hitting .400 as a pinch-hitter this season. Just like a year ago, it seemed that as soon as Jaso’s role lessened from everyday starter to part-time player, his hitting seemed to improve.
“Pinch hitting is hard,” manager Clint Hurdle said.