Young and Maholm at 7:05. A win tonight puts the Pirates on pace to win 75. A loss brings their winning percentage down to the 72-win level.
It's easier to win today than it is to win two tomorrow. A team with the Pirates' record confronts that choice if the goal is so many wins above .500 at the end of the season. The Pirates are not likely to turn into a .650 winning percentage team in the second half. If baseball in striking distance of .500 and baseball in striking distance of first place is the only kind of baseball for you, then this homestand is more or less the whole season. If they win enough, they live to play another meaningful road trip. If they get swept out, it's exhibition time and those so inclined can sit around amusing themselves with hypothetical deadline deals.
It's a good day for light, delicious, ice-cold adult beverages. If you are on empty, you have about an hour to make a beer run before the first pitch tonight.
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