Panik batted leadoff and went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

With Denard Span (thumb) sidelined Monday, the Giants' second baseman was asked to fill the void atop the lineup and did so in fine fashion. The 26-year-old's power stroke was aided by gusty winds that were blowing out of Wrigley, collecting three extra-base hits despite entering the contest with just eight over his previous 169 plate appearances. If Span is forced to miss more time, the Panik would see a brief uptick in value for run potential hitting out of the leadoff spot.