Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Launches game-deciding home run

Hayes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday as the Pirates beat the Cubs 2-1.Hayes teamed up with Adam Frazier to hit back-to-back home runs off Kyle Hendricks in the first as it proved to be enough with the Pirates hanging on to a narrow 2-1 victory. The rookie third baseman is hitting an impressive .333/.403/.623 with four home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored in 20 games since being promoted Sept. 1.

Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Tacks on two more hits

Hayes went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI during the Cardinal's 5-4 win over the Pirates on Saturday.Hayes has reached base in 15 of 17 contests since being called up. Slashing a strong .310/.385/.603, the 23-year-old should remain a fixture towards the top of the Pirates' lineup as the season begins to wind down.