Against lefties: .314/.390/.587/.977 (121 AB). Of course, he was even better against righties: .363/.434/.683/1.117 (262 AB). Would he make a bigger impact than Kendall for what the Cubs need to beat a lefty? Also, are the lefties the Pirates throwing hard throwers or do they change speeds well? Jason Kendall is doing better against righties than lefties this season - neither of his splits compare to Soto's #s in the minors. I think Soto is a better option against all pitchers, he has a good approach (not as good as Kendall's) and much, much more power. Maholm is good with his command changing speeds. Duke has better stuff and throws harder. Neither has been that good this season, though (Duke especially). Don't know who the third lefty for Pittsburgh is. Isn't Gorzellany going Sunday? Thanks, raw. From what I rememebr of Gorzellany, he's a hard thrower w/ a good slider. Gorzelanny will likely be very, very tough on us. I think he's given up 1 ER in each of his 2 appearances against us this year.