Pirates Sweep Reds, Find Resilience

After suffering a four-game sweep at the hands of St. Louis, the Pirates turned things around with three convincing wins over the Reds. Mitch Keller led the charge with a strong seven-inning performance, while the offense exploded for a season-high 17 runs in one game. palladian.co.za

The series showcased a different kind of Pirates team, with key defensive plays including a Brandon Lowe catch and a Nick Gonzales throw home preserving the lead. With the sweep, Pittsburgh moved back over .500 and appears better equipped to handle the ups and downs of a long season than in years past.