Some of the most exciting games in sports are ones between two of the best teams in the sport. The action is only intensified when these two teams are competing are rivals. This was the case when the Pittsburgh Pirates faced off in a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals right before the 2015 All-Star break.
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the third game of the series on July 11th just 4.5 games behind the Cardinals for first place in the National League Central divison, as well as the race for the lead for the best record in baseball.