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Griffin Back in Leadoff Role | MLB News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Konnor Griffin returns to the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup in a high-stakes leadoff role against the Angels, aiming to ignite their offense after a sluggish one-run performance. Back from a two-month injury layoff, Griffin’s return coincides with a strategic lineup shuffle designed to maximize his strengths—especially against the Angels’ lefty starter. With nine prior leadoff appearances this season and a history of clutch performances including homers and steals, Griffin’s placement makes tactical sense given the Pirates’ struggles against southpaws. The team has also reconfigured the rest of the order to favor right-handed bats, leaving only one true lefty in the lineup. This bold move signals a renewed effort to find rhythm and spark wins as they chase momentum with key players back on track. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11d62b332418c99c