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The Marlins’ Dee Gordon has posted impressive numbers of late, both at the plate and on the base paths. Coming into yesterday, Gordon slashed .387/.441/.548 in his last 15 games.
The 27-year-old second baseman singled twice last night, and took advantage of his presence on the bases, swiping four bags in Miami’s 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh.
The fourth stolen base came on a fastball in which Pirates catcher Fransisco Cervelli didn’t even bother tossing the ball down to third, something Gordon has seen throughout his career.