The Pirates are one of the season’s early surprises. Thought to still be in the throes of a rebuild, they instead started the year on an absolute tear. They peaked in late April when they had a record of 20-8 and sat 1.5 games up in the NL Central.
Pittsburgh comes to Camden Yards this weekend still in first place in the NL Central. While the lead has shrunk to just half a game, it’s incredible they have a lead at all considering their recent form. They have won just once in their last 10 games. That included sweeps at the hands of the Rays and Blue Jays.