Earlier this week, on Sept. 15, the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated Roberto Clemente Day, an annual commemoration of one of the franchise's great icons.
Unfortunately, the Pirates didn't put on a great performance on the field that day. Instead, they were shut out by the Cubs in the first game of (what would become) a series sweep.
That loss officially eliminated the Pirates, now 65-89, from playoff contention. For good measure, some cruel irony also marked the end of Roberto Clemente Day, as Pittsburgh ended the day 21 games under .500, the same number worn by the Hall of Famer.