Andrew McCutchen resumes role as leadoff hitter for Pirates


by MLB.com

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CBS Sports—Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Receives Sunday off. McCutchen is Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for Sunday's game against the Giants. McCutchen started the previous three games...

FantasyPros—Andrew McCutchen missing from lineup Sunday. McCutchen will sit out for routine rest, with Edward Olivares occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Giants for manager Derek Shelton Sunday.

WKBN.com—McCutchen homers again, Pirates beat Brewers 2-1. The Pirates topped the Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night.