On May 22, the Pirates were embarrassed.
The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep at PNC Park with an 18-4 throttling of Pittsburgh with 20 total hits and scored a run against every Pirates pitcher who took the mound.
Something changed that day.
The Pirates’ philosophy changed that day. At least, to an extent.
With school out for the year and kids ready to enjoy the summer sun, the Pirates have begun to see their own “kids” play and make a major impact in the big leagues.
And they’re just getting the party started.