The Pirates continue to round into WS Champion form at just the right time, like the professionals they are.
Looks like the hapless Reds are starting Randall Simon. That says everything you need to know about the Cincinnati team. He'll square off with future WS MVP Vance Worley.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Game 134: Reds at Pirates
Free T-Shirt Night! Leake and Volquez start at seven. The Bucs' magic number to clinch the pennant is 4.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Game 133: Cardinals at Pirates
Locke and Wainwright underway. Bucs are up 2-1 in the third after IFD went yard again. Bickle just bunted the bases loaded. Prepare to untuck.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Off day
The World-Series-Bound PBC had the day off today. Perhaps the time wasted on a meaningless split squad scrimmage could have been better used on extra bunting practice. Real games and pennant race starts up again tomorrow.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Game 130: Pirates at Brewers
Future WS MVP Vance Worley starts against Mike Fiers, who has also been throwing up some postseason-worthy starts. Game on shortly. Been untucked all weekend.