Holding the last place in the NL Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates have racked up a season-high nine-game losing streak and are in desperate need of a turnaround to save their playoff hopes. In desperate need of a rest or more is the aging Andrew McCutchen. Now 37-years old, it became apparent as of late that Cutch is not healthy but is dead set on continuing to be a leader on this Buccos squad.
“My 70 percent is better than 0 percent,” McCutchen said. “If I can swing the bat, I’m going to swing it. If I can’t run, I can’t run.