The Pittsburgh Pirates were finally mathematically eliminated from the postseason on Saturday, and its clear pitching is the main culprit behind the terrible season.
Though nobody who watches baseball expected to see the Pittsburgh Pirates in the postseason, the team was mathematically eliminated on Saturday, and as has been the case all season, pitching is to blame. James Marvel only lasted four innings but still managed to give up seven runs on nine hits in a nightmare display of pitching. The bullpen wasn’t any better with four separate pitchers entering the game after Marvel and each looking completely overwhelmed.