PITTSBURGH -- Jameson Taillon has pitched before in September, as he did Friday night at PNC Park. But he's never pitched through the month, and he's certainly never done it in the midst of a Major League postseason push.
That Taillon did so effectively against the Brewers is yet another encouraging sign in a season full of them. The rookie right-hander bounced back from a tough outing in Milwaukee by holding the Brewers to one run in six hyper-efficient innings, looking personally ready for the stretch run despite the Pirates' 1-0 loss.
"If I can help contribute in any way, that's great," Taillon said.