For the first time since 1956, a Pirates pitcher will bat somewhere other than ninth in the batting order.
Paul Maholm, Monday's starting pitcher, will bat eighth tonight against Cincinnati. Shortstop Jack Wilson will bat in the ninth spot.
The last time a Pirates pitcher didn't bat ninth was Sept. 3, 1956 during a doubleheader. The Pirates went almost three straight weeks with the pitcher in the seventh spot of the order until that day.
It will be interesting to hear what manager John Russell's logic is for the move. My guess is that moving Wilson, who is on a tear of late, to the ninth spot will provide almost a second leadoff man and help turn the order over easier.
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