Just when you'd think the Pirates would descend into the deep, mucky, stanky hole of no return, they go on a 4 game win streak to give you that little tingle of hope. Amidst trade rumors and Latin American free agency talk, our favorite Pittsburgh Ball Club put together a fine ending to their series against Cleveland, and took a step further to clinch a series win against the Royals.
The walkoff is what did it. With a stingy and scrappy steal by Jack Wilson, and a clutch hit by none other than "Cutch the Clutch" McCutchen, the Pirates sealed a win and a series against the Indians; was great to see such an effort by two respectable Buccos. Andrew McCutchen also completed a 13 game hit streak to lead any rookie this year. He also leads all rookies in batting average and is climbing in RBIs. What a player-he is quite the expectation surpasser.
Delwyn Young is impressive yet again, driving in 4 RBI's tonight, while Jack Wilson has climbed to a .291 batting average in very under-the-radar fashion-he's hitting 8th in the lineup. Jason Jaramilo has also shown glimmer in these past two series.
This is directly following a dismal and frustrating 5 game losing streak, which included a sweep from their former coach , Jim Tracy, and his Rockies. The losing streak reminded us that these guys are young and inconsistent. It reminded us that our pitching can fall apart, and Andrew McCutchen can't carry the team by himself (as a rookie at that). It reminded us that shaky lineups don't lead to consistent wins.
But. this team responded. they put on their big boots and drudged up the muddy hole, trying to ignore the remnants of their fall. They're back to breathing room, but there is so much left to go. Seeing the light is only the beginning to this team's awkward strive to a winning season. Still, it is quite the beginning.
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