The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs are the two most serious contenders for the NL Central title. If that wasn’t apparent coming into the season, the Pirates’ early unsteadiness should throw it into relief. While the Cardinals are the heavy favorites—as of Monday morning, the Playoff Odds report gives them a 59.3-percent chance […]
Day: April 22, 2015
Game 13 Recap: Cubs 9 Pirates 8
This recap is written by BP-Wrigleyville contributor David Blumberg. Top Play (WPA): With the bases loaded and none out in the top of the ninth, Starlin Castro hit a hard grounder to third off Pirates closer Mark Melancon that bounced over the head of Josh Harrison (.399). Castro’s single would score Anthony Rizzo and Jorge […]