Bucs split the series with the Mets Still 1 game under 500

This series was a bit odd to say the least the two games the Pirates won were relatively low scoring pitchers duels. The two they lost the Mets bats spanked the pitching and ended up in routs. So what can we learn from these last few games? Well firstly McCutchens bat is ridiculous right now. He should be a starter in the all star game (which he probably wont be). Next this teams pitching is so close to being able to carry this team to the playoffs. The teams starting pitching has been stellar these past few weeks. With a player or two coming back from injury or coming via a trade this team could definitely be the surprise team in the playoffs this season. Lastly Clint Hurdle has done a stellar job turning around the mentality of this team. With all the injuries and adversity this team is going through right now they would have folded it up last season. With all that said obviously they can still be better but this team is not the same cellar dweller they have been for years. People are starting to believe in this team and they are starting to believe in themselves. Pirates take on the last place Astros tonight at 8 here is hoping we can get to 500 tonight and maybe pick up a game towards first place.