Winning is hard.
I think most people understand that. Especially those who have observed the Pittsburgh Pirates for decades.
Being in my early 20s, I haven’t experienced the same hardships that those growing up in the early 90s felt, being three outs away from the World Series before 20 straight years of losing.
I grew up with Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker, Russell Martin, A.J. Burnett, and Jason Grilli. While the Steelers and Penguins fell short of lofty expectations following championships to end the decade, the Pirates stole the hearts of Pittsburgh for three unforgettable summer seasons.