Pirates aim for playoff push, need significant winning streak

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington expressed optimism about his team's playoff chances despite a recent 13-21 record since the All-Star break. Currently 8.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot, the Pirates have a challenging schedule ahead, having already been swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cherington emphasized that the team requires a strong winning streak to regain contention as they face tough opponents like the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals. Looking ahead, the Pirates will play five of their nine September series at home at PNC Park, where they hold a winning record this season.

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