The widely available Coco Crisp (35% owned) and Jose Tabata (17%) are far superior options.

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Jordy Mercer homered twice and Jose Tabata had four hits, including a two-run shot for the Pirates.

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Lyon struck out pinch-hitter Jose Tabata, then gave way to closer Bobby Parnell.

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The Pirates, who batted around in the inning, could easily have scored more if Jose Tabata hadn't been cut down at third for the first out on Alvarez's single to right.

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Jordy Mercer homered twice and Jose Tabata had four hits, including a two-run shot for the Pirates, who teed off on left-hander Jonathon Niese, finally chasing him during a big fifth inning.

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