Brandon Belt scratched with tight side, Steven Duggar joins Giants’ lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a tight side.

What It Means:

It is believed to be a day-to-day situation. LaMonte Wade will cover first base and Steven Duggar has been added to the lineup to play center field. Evan Longoria will bat cleanup.

Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Giants have an implied total of 4.1 runs on Thursday.