Marion Rucker posted a new career-high in stolen bases on Friday. He scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 1.2 stolen bases per game.
Rucker's strong effort led Douglass over Stone Mountain and he'll get a chance to do so again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on the 14th. The Pirates are limping into the matchup having lost seven straight at home. There's no doubt they're looking for a change of fortune, but will Rucker and the Astros have enough to stop it? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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