PT TODAY: Walker slumping though final stretch

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Pirates | Neil Walker slumping
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker has a single hit in his last 23 plate appearances. The slump spans six games since Thursday, Sept. 18.  Source:
 
BHQ take: Walker is pressing at the plate, with five K from ATL pitchers in the last two games and eight K overall against no BB during the slump. He was on a pace to have a career high ct%; his previous best was 82% in 2013. For the 2014 season, he was matching his GB% with his FB% (39%), but in the last six games he had eight GB, three FB and four LD. Clint Barmes replaced him in the lineup...

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