Entering Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers, the two teams were heading in opposite directions. While the Brewers own the best record in all of baseball in September as they surge toward a second consecutive postseason berth, the Pirates own the worst record in baseball since the All-Star Break and are on their way to their worst season since 2010.
Prior to going to Wrigley Field last weekend, the Pirates had won 13 of their previous 20 games. This made it seem like the team could be on their way to finishing their tumultuous 2019 season strong.