To the bitter end

Andrew McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez are scorching hot right now, and that’s important even if the Pirates have dropped three of their last four on the road. There’s simply no way to end a 102+ loss season on a high note, but I’d still love to see the Pirates throw some crooked numbers up on the board in these last three games in Florida. Something to hold on to as the off-season begins, y’know? Tonight Dan McCutchen pitches instead of Paul Maholm while Adalberto Mendez goes for the Pirates.