Who's top dog now?
On Wednesday night, the Pirates took the Dodgers to task and secured their fourth series win in the last five matchups. (The fifth series ended in a 2-2 split with the Cardinals.) Pittsburgh’s young arms were utterly dominant as the team silenced the potent L.A. lineup and recorded its MLB-best 17th shutout of the year. A casual viewer may be shocked at the Pirates’ success against the reigning champs, but recent history reveals these two teams are trending in opposite directions.