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Plight of the Pirates

August 15th, 2011 8:30 AM
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  • San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson tags out Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Xavier Paul on a stolen base attempt during the third inning at PNC Park.

    • The Pittsburgh Pirates were the surprise of the Major Leagues for the first half of the season, playing at or near the top of the National League Central Division. It was a welcome change for the franchise that has endured a record 18 straight losing seasons. So even if they didn’t make the playoffs, finishing .500 or better would have been the most success that any Pittsburgh fan could have imagined. As of August 15, however, after losing three straight and eight of their last ten games, the Pirates find themselves 7 games below the .500 mark, and it appears that they’re luck has finally regressed to their talent level.

    The Pirates were playing above their true talent level as the trade deadline approached, sporting a record that Pittsburgh's paltry run differential wasn't bound to support in the long-term. But at the time an outside shot still existed that the team could stave off regression for another two months and improbably win the National League Central.

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