After playing 37 games thus far, the Pittsburgh
Pirates have been disappointing.  Their standing
is next to last in their division with 5 more losses than victories.  But, watching the Pirates has certainly been
exciting.  The Pirates currently lead the
majors in “walk off” wins (defined as a hit or play which is Game-ending
and game-winning immediately, and allowing the players to walk
off the field).  It’s no wonder
at the end of Sunday’s night game versus the St. Louis Cardinals, I was
tremendously excited. The Pirates, playing at home, had fought back from a big
deficit to pull within one run at the end of the 9th inning.  Against the Cardinal’s best relief pitcher,
the Pirates loaded the bases with NO outs. My mind was active about thinking of
all the scenarios:  fly ball to the
outfield ties it, an extra base hit or a home run will win it.  A perfect opportunity for another “walk
off”. 

And, what happened? 
The next batter popped up on the first pitch –out #1.  The next batter followed by hitting into a
double play to end the game.  Pirates
lose 6 to 5.  Disappointed again.  But it certainly was exciting.