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Otto Lopez Reaches Base Thrice in Defeat
Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also drew two free passes. The Dominican Republic native belted his sixth long ball of the season in his first at-bat, giving the Marlins a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning. However, it'd be the last time they sat atop the scoreboard in Monday's lopsided defeat. Lopez is riding a four-game hit streak, notching two homers and two steals in that span. Despite an unappealing .233/.311/.375 triple slash, the 26-year-old is underproducing quite a bit. In addition to an average nearly 50 points lower than his .282 xBA, Lopez's .482 xSLG is a much more palatable figure than the one he holds. His career-low .243 BABIP figures to rise in short order.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
