Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez homered and recorded multiple hits for the third consecutive game Saturday against the Angels, going 2 for 4 with a second-inning solo home run. He is 7 for 11 with three homers and seven RBI in his last three games.
Alvarez has put together a seven-game hitting streak while raising his line to .234/.301/.498 in 231 at-bats. His 18 homers are tied for fourth in the National League.