As the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-27) continue their homestand along the North Shore this weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, it is time to go over some news and notes from the crew log of the Jolly Roger.
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With the victory over the Brewers Wednesday, the Bucs have put up a 13-6 record this season for final games of a series. It includes a 7-2 mark at PNC Park.
According to the folks at the MLB Network, Gerrit Cole‘s ERA since May 15 is 1.02 which is the absolute best in the National League for pitchers with 30-plus innings.