Newman’s walkoff reminds us how sweet it can be

That right there sealed the Pirates' 3-2 comeback win over the Cubs, and it gave Kevin Newman his third walkoff of the season. Not bad for a rookie.

"Those are moments you dream of when you're a kid," Newman was saying at his locker after the game. "To be able to do that and come through for your teammates, it's a lot of fun."

But it wasn't just the result. It was how Newman — and how the Pirates as a whole — got there. I mean, just look at Newman's entire plate appearance:

Look at the pitch Newman worked his way to. Great PA. #pirates pic.twitter.com/uoBb29w0fs

— Jason Rollison (@jrollisonpgh) August 17, 2019

That's poetic, because, just as Newman battled for that sweet ninth pitch, the Pirates…