The Pirates have had a different hero in each of their last four wins. Jack Suwinski's three-homer, walkoff performance on Father's Day. Oneil Cruz living up to the hype in his 2022 debut. Bligh Madris typifying the club's youth movement with his first career home run.
On Thursday, it was Michael Chavis' turn to be the hero. And boy, did he ever put the team on his back and carry them to a much needed win after a 14-5 shellacking less than 24 hours prior.
At first, it didn't look like the Pirates needed a hero in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Cubs.