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The Pittsburgh Pirates got star Third Baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes back on Thursday, and have gone on to win two of their last three games. It is only a short sample size, but Hayes is bringing out the best in everybody and is leading to a much more exciting offense to watch. The old saying goes that hitting is contagious! For the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates, they may just be proving that statement to be truer than some people think. Prior to the return of third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, the Pirates had gone just 2-9 over their last 11 games and their only two wins came in a series victory over the Colorado Rockies last weekend. However, since Hayes has come back, the Pirates have rattled off back-to-back wins and scored a combined 14 runs so far against a very good pitching Marlins team. That has started with the top four hitters in the Pirates order as Adam Frazier, Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, and Jacob Stallings have been big contributors. Whether that directly correlates with th

An update from Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk said all signs are encouraging as Ke'Bryan Hayes recovers from a wrist injury. However, the rookie's return leaves the Pirates with some tough decisions ahead. With all the success the Pirates offense has been having as of late, they are about to get a big piece back in their lineup. After being out since April 3rd with a wrist sprain, rookie third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was eligible to come off the 10-day Injured List yesterday. Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk said that all signs are encouraging in Hayes's recovery as he is fielding groundballs, swinging a bat, and running the bases. However, he ruled out a return for the Padres series but did not say whether or not Hayes could return to the team in Milwaukee. The Pirates haven't suffered as bad as some thought since Hayes's absence, going 4-6 during that time, but will only benefit from getting a