6 Starling Marte, LF

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte continued his strong start Friday, going 3 for 4 in a 7-3 win over the Mets.

Marte struck out looking to open the game, but reached base in each of his next four plate appearances. Marte had three singles and was hit by a pitch.

Marte is batting .333 through the first 35 games of the season, with 14 extra-base hits and 17 RBI, matching his totals from last season in 29 fewer at-bats. 

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte extended his hitting streak to seven games Wednesday against the Mariners with a 2-for-4 performance. He also scored a run and had his seventh double.

Marte has 14 multi-hit games. He's hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games. He's batting .338 (22 for 65) with four doubles, four home runs, eight RBI, eight stolen bases and 14 runs in that span.

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte hit a leadoff home run in Sunday's loss to Washington.

Marte went hitless the rest of the afternoon but still owns a robust .325/.390/.528 line. The home run was his fifth, matching his mark in 47 games (167 at-bats) last season.