Bryan Reynolds has picked the perfect time to get hot. With Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin injured, Reynolds is riding a 12-game hitting streak, crushing left-handed pitching and building a legitimate All Star case. Alex Stumpf explains why this version of Reynolds is exactly what the Pirates paid for and why Pittsburgh may go only as far as its best hitter can carry it.

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