The Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes is a slick-fielding third baseman who has been a Gold Glove runner-up. Lately, his offense has been catching up, as the visiting New York Mets are discovering.
Even as every Pittsburgh starter had a hit in a 14-7 blowout of the Mets on Friday, Hayes stood out. He was 5-for-5, tying a career high for hits in a game, with four RBIs and three runs scored.
The 26-year-old Hayes said he has been "just getting myself in a better position to hit the ball, then being aggressive and trusting my athleticism. At the end of the day, having more confidence." New York was just swept by the Braves, and Mets manager Buck Showalter was asked if his team had a hangover effect.
Things were even worse for Pittsburgh. Starter Vince Velasquez had season-ending elbow surgery after going on the injury list, trying to come back, and then going on the IL again.
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