Struggling Pirates

This was the year many devoted fans in the city of Pittsburgh thought things were going to change for the Pirates. Unfortunately that is not the case as they have now lost enough games this year that will place them at 19 straight loosing seasons. That is the longest streak for any team from the MLB, NHL, NFL and NBA. The Pirates definitely were not trying to capture that statistic. At the all-star break in the middle of July the Pirates at that time were about 500 and were only 3 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL central division. The margin of games between them has slowly increased as now the Pirates have had another loosing season and will not make the playoffs again. Many fans started to regain hope this year that the Pirates are up and coming as they continue to develop younger plays. Hopefully this will continue in the seasons to come, as this was the first season of Manager Clint Hurdle. Recently the owner of the Pirates extended his contract for another four seasons. Many people realized he has brought a new atmosphere into the locker and fans are starting to realize he could be the manager to get the Pirates back on the winning track. Since I have been born I've never had the opportunity of seeing the Pirates have a winning season. Although that is the case that has not stopped me from attending Pirates game in the summer with friends as we sit in the nine-dollar bleachers seats while we snack on lemonade in popcorn. Nothing is better then a summer evening spent at PNC Park as you overlook the city and can spend the night watching fireworks and concert after the ball game. The ballpark is gorgeous and creates many memories for tons of fans as they hope they can bring home another World Series Championship some day.