# Spencer Horwitz Is Forcing A Pirates Lineup Change

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Podcast: [North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-shore-nine-a-pittsburgh-pirates-podcast-996056)
Published: 2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/north-shore-nine/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=1553
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## Resource

Alex Stumpf makes the case that Spencer Horwitz deserves serious consideration as the Pirates’ leadoff hitter while Ryan O’Hearn is sidelined. Plus, how Oneil Cruz’s recent slump changes the lineup conversation and why the offense may need to carry more than expected.

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