McCutchen struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance to end Friday's game.

EDGE Analysis

Since the All-Star break, he's slashing .256/.363/.421 with six homers and four stolen bases in 157 plate appearances. He's posted a .642 August OPS (in 89 PA) while his plate discipline (10:19 BB:K) has suffered. Meanwhile, McCutchen's .279 career batting average in September represents his second-worst month behind only April (.254), something to consider the rest of the way. To be fair, he bounced back after not starting for a couple days in late May, so perhaps his first day off Friday will jumpstart his numbers in the short run.