We’re knocking on June’s door and the Pirates, while not sitting pretty, aren’t sitting all that bad either. They’re a decent winning streak away from .500 but they’re only three losses back of the second place Brewers. And that was all after two straight losses. When you’re used to your team being out of it by the break, this is a welcome change.
Andrew MCCutchen and Neil Walker are the getting it done on the mound. Neither is hitting for much average but Walker has 31 RBIs and McCutchen has a team high nine home runs. The Pirates are third from the bottom in batting average with .235 and they’re second to last in slugging with .358 so hitting has been a weakness.
The pitching hasn’t been all that bad though. They’re in the top half of the league with a 3.47 ERA although you wonder how long that’ll last because they’re last in strikeouts with 329. Charlie Morton is still getting it done and Paul Maholm has been effective. In fact the rotation has definitely been a strength this year with Kevin Correia fourth in ERA with a more then impressive 3.44.
The Pirates finish up their series against the Mets then they head home to take on the Phillies. Hopefully this team can keep their head above water.
