Slumping Josh Bell is back in the lineup after getting one day and part of a second off.
Bell was in his familiar cleanup spot of the batting order Friday night for the Pirates’ game with the Phillies at PNC Park that opened a three-game series. Bell did not start Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals at St. Louis, though he did pinch-hit, and the Pirates were off Thursday.
Clint Hurdle hopes the rest helps Bell get out of a slump in which he is 3 for 27 (.