The Pirates don't expect home runs out of Andrew McCutchen. The fans have come to give him a pass in that respect as well. After all, he could go two months without a long-ball, and still be the most significant contributor in a Pirate uniform. He doesn't have the power to hone home run expectations. He has the speed, quick swing, and poised ballwatching to get around the bases the old school way.
But Boy, did we Pirate Fans just get new-schooled.
Mr. Cutch has the swing to knock 'em out once in a while. By once in a while, I mean hitting three home runs in one night, capping off a 6 RBI 4 hit night for the young buc(k). The humble slugger shrugged it off as a good night where he got his pitches, but it was much more than that. It was surprise slugger party for a team that will take all and any pleasant surprises at the moment.
Surprises like Lastings Milledge hitting in RBIs when it counts.
Like Ronnie Cedeno hitting well at the bottom of the order.
I think we're all beginning to enjoy these stint-series with Nationals.
Let's Go Rebuilders
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