The Pirates offense is starting to turn a corner. After a series victory against the Dodgers, it seems like some of the early season struggles at the plate are being worked out with various members in the lineup rising to the occasion. Of these players, there may be no player performing better than Nick Gonzales.
Gonzales is starting to look like a player that Derek Shelton could have in his everyday lineup at either second or short, and for good reason. In his last seven games, he’s hit 11, two of which were homers, with 8 RBIs to go along with an incredible .