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Pirates Prospect Watch: Andres Alvarez Delivers Huge Triple on Three Hit Day

Andres Alvarez had a three hit day at the bottom of the Indianapolis lineup. His triple in the seventh inning was the most significant of the day.

Coming to the plate to lead off the sixth inning of a 7-7 game, Alvarez launched his fourth triple of the year 100.3 MPH to center field, putting a runner at third base with no outs late in the game. Ji Hwan Bae came to the plate next and singled him in, giving Indianapolis the go-ahead run in their 8-7 victory.

The other two hits from Alvarez were singles, hit at 102.