On a day where the Pirates could have won if Francisco Liriano would have been able to hold onto a lead, it seems appropriate to write about Liriano’s struggles and how they are a big factor in how poorly the team is playing. But I’ve written that article several times in the last week, and nothing has changed with today’s outing. It’s just another reminder that the Pirates are hurt by many factors in the rotation, and one of those factors is Liriano struggling and not performing like the pitcher he was the previous three years.
First Pitch: Why an Andrew McCutchen Trade Shouldn’t Be a Discussion in 2016
