Frazier finally got the Pirates on the board with an RBI knock off of Jameson Taillon in the sixth inning, trimming their deficit to two runs at 3-1. That would be his only hit in three at-bats on the night. For the season, the 33-year-old infielder is hitting .259/.322/.352 with three homers, 18 RBI and four stolen bases.

There goes any slim chance of Frazier being cut when Nick Gonzales comes off the IL. He raises his average from .223 to .239 and his OBP from .292 to 314 tonight.

He’s batting .158. It was a bad idea for the Pirates to sign Frazier, but he was supposed to be a bench guy. Unfortunately, he’s now the starting second baseman with Nick Gonzales out, and he’s just not getting the job done. If they were about winning, the Pirates would try someone younger.

Frazier singled home Jared Triolo to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. The veteran infielder/outfielder hit at the top of the Pittsburgh lineup Wednesday, but remains a non-factor in fantasy leagues.