Pirates OF Starling Marte ripped for lazy play on Tuesday

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte was given a stern talking to on Wednesday after making a "lazy" play in Tuesday's game against the Twins, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune. 

Manager Clint Hurdle considered benching Marte on Wednesday, but kept him in the lineup.

"We talked about a few things," Hurdle said. "So I think we have a very good understanding now of where we're going."

Marte had a slow reaction to a single in the outfield, allowing Brian Dozier to score from first base.

"(Marte) was kind of lackadaisical, to pick it up and just kind of throw it in," Dozier said. "You've got the bases loaded and you're hoping to get the out and get out of the jam, and then three runs (score). That's a backbreaker."

Hurdle couldn't believe what he saw.

"It was a very disappointing play," Hurdle said. "I shared my thoughts with the player, personally. It wasn't the first time I've shared my thoughts with Starling or any of the players when things have happened that we don't believe should happen to us. You've got to be ready every pitch. You've got to be ready to play. You've got to have an awareness of the game."