Starting tonight, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be facing the Cincinnati Reds for the second time this season. When they previously met April 10-12 the Reds swept the Pirates. If the Pirates are going to win the division, they’re going to have to rack up wins against the bottom-feeders. The Pirates have a chance to get a measure of revenge this week when they play 4 games in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, in contending with the Reds they also have to deal with their Center Fielder Billy Hamilton.
The Problem: Hitting
Billy Hamilton has been seemingly a thorn in the side for the Pirates since he came into the league.