PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Russell Martin #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three run home run in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at PNC Park on September 19, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates failed to capatalize on an opportunity that could have led to many more runs being scored in 2014 by not batting Russell Martin leadoff.
In 2014, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished with an 88-74 record. The winner of the National League Central came down to the final day of the season.