How Sweet Would It Be If The Pirates Made The Playoffs

Right now the Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting atop of the NL Central looking for their first playoff birth in a million years. Right now they are 51-44 and not looking back. Too be honest, I actually don't know how the Pirates are doing well. I know they have Andrew McCutchen, Darnell McDonald's brother James and Jeff Karstens and that's my knowledge of them.

But I'm rooting for them whole heartedly. It's amazing what this team has been able to do with a bunch of no names. They are 23rd in runs, 22nd in batting average, 21st in OBP and 25th in slugging. But the fact they are pulling away is amazing.

Either way Pirates I will be rooting for you.

4 Sox, 2 Pirates

At least we didn't get swept by the Pirates. After dropping the 1st 2 games in the series the Sox were able to take the final game in Pittsburgh.

Adrian Gonzalez was again able to do no wrong as he went 2 for 3 and had two walks. It's his a millionth multi hit game in a row I think.

JD Drew left the game with an apparent eye injury, I hope the Sox put him on the DL forever. Also, with the way Drew is playing (4 hrs, .233 batting average, .328 OBP) I think it's time we waive him, and also while we are at it we should waive Mike Camron and Darnell McDonald. They have all been playing awful and since they are all in their last year of their contracts, whatever.

Andrew Miller had another decent outing giving up 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 Pirates in 6 IP. If Miller continues pitching well, this could be a huge pick up for the Sox.

We have today off before going to Philly.