I take it back. After the Pirates' 8-3 loss to the Brewers Wednesday night at PNC Park, I take it all back.
Let's rewind: Tuesday, following a 4-3 loss at home to the Brewers that put the Pirates at 4-20 in their last 24 games, Steven Brault served up the following post-game take:
"It’s [the losing streak has] made our season right now look like it’s been a really bad season, but that’s just not the case. It’s just a really bad stretch. I keep saying we’re not going to finish out this way.