Pittsburgh Pirates: Grading the Series Victory Over the Brewers

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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 22: Gregory Polanco #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on August 22, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

The Pirate Offense

For the first time this season, the offense put together three consecutive good games for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Not coincidentally, the team picked up their first series win and sweep of the season.

In game one the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 7 runs. Game two, saw the Bucco bats slug their way to 12 runs. Then in game three on Sunday afternoon, the Pirates plated 5 runs on their way to sweeping the Brewers.

It is not a coincidence that the weekend the Pirate offense got going is also the weekend Gregory Polanco and Bryan Reynolds broke out of their slumps. Polanco was 5-for-10 with a double, two home runs, two walks, five RBI, and his first two stolen bases of the season. Reynolds was 6-for-13 with a home run, a double, a triple, and six runs knocked in.

It was also a good series for Cole Tucker who was 4-for-10 with a walk and two RBI. Colin Moran, prior to exiting Sunday’s game with concussion symptoms, also had a great series. Moran was 6-for-9 (nice) with a walk, three doubles and a RBI.

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The Verdict

It was a great weekend for the Pirate offense. Due to this, for the first time this season, they are getting an A grade for their performance against the Milwaukee Brewers and the Brew Crew pitching staff.

Grade: A

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