Clint Hurdle has had a fantastic season in so many different ways. With the Pittsburgh Pirates facing a record breaking amount of injuries, Hurdle managed to patch together a line up, starter, and bullpen arms everyday. Was it always pretty? No. But, most days the Pirates were able to do what they needed to do to stay within striking distance.
However, staying within striking distance is not the name of the game after the All-Star Break ends. With Jordan Lyles, Trevor Williams, and Corey Dickerson back on the roster, and Jameson Taillon, Keone Kela, Gregory Polanco, and Erik Gonzalez hopeful to return in the near future – the Pirates will need to transition from survival to domination.