Ben Gamel not in Pirates' Friday lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel is sitting Friday in the team's game against the Cleveland Indians.

What It Means:

Gamel is being replaced in left field by Ka'ai Tom against Indians starter J.C. Mejia.

In 104 plate appearances this season, Gamel has a .226 batting average with a .654 OPS, 1 home run, 8 runs and 4 RBI.