PITTSBURGH -- When Pirates general manager Neal Huntington set up this make-or-break week for his club on Sunday, it was obvious the results would matter. They need to win a lot of games in a hurry. But Huntington also said the Bucs had to prove they could continue to win. The way they play matters, too.
The Pirates brought a complete game on Friday night as they beat the Brewers, 7-3, at PNC Park. Rookie Nick Kingham delivered another solid start, and Josh Bell smashed a career-high-tying four hits as the Bucs strung together impressive at-bats.