Pittsburgh at San Diego

The Pirates have not made any noise in over two decades, and this looks like their year. But the season is long, and the pressure is mounting, and this team is not dealing well with the situation. Pittsburgh looked like a playoffs lock a month ago, but is now being questioned as they are 9-15 in their last 24 games. That includes 5-8 in their last 13 vs. a losing team. They were getting career-best numbers out of James McDonald, but he has struggled down the stretch. McDonald's numbers still look good, but his last seven starts show he has pitched to a 7.30 ERA. San Diego has played extremely well at home in their last 17 games, posting a 13-4 mark. The Pirates are sinking after losing the first two games of a series, as Game 3 has shown them at 13-39 when losing the first two. Pittsburgh is now just 14-37 here in their last 51, so play on San Diego.