The Pirates hit, pitched and fielded exceptionally well Saturday at PNC Park, resulting in their most lopsided win of the season, 14-0 over the Reds.
Could it be their most complete effort of the year?
"I can't remember one like this in the very recent past," Josb Bell was saying after the game when asked that very question. "I feel like this was awesome, in all facets of the game."
Let's take a look at those facets, starting with the defense. Right fielder Pablo Reyes set the tempo, snagging a sinking line drive to rob Josh VanMeter of a single on the first pitch of the game.