Recap: The Finale. BUCS LOSE.

Pirates 3, Brewers 7
Yes, this recap is late, sorry about that. Not a great way to end the season, but against a playoff team, not getting swept might be considered a victory. As much as I hate to say it, the Brewers look like a very complete team and have a good chance to go all the way this year. I think Phillies-Brewers for the NLCS should be an interesting matchup, although I'll still root for the DBacks, Rays, and Tigers to make it to the Fall Classic.

As for this game, Neil Walker was the only real offense of note, as he went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles. Derrek Lee also had a double, possibly his last hit in a Pirates uniform. Jeff Locke took the loss after giving up 5 ER in 4.0 innings. He gave up 3 home runs in the process. Sorry kid, but you're not quite ready to stick in the majors just yet. Maybe in a couple more years.

Recap: Status Quo. BUCS LOSE.

Pirates 4, Brewers 6

This was the kind of game I pretty much expected to happen after the dramatic win on Monday night, but I also can't say that it sucked any less by knowing it. Prince Fatass made the pitching staff his bitch all night. Can't wait until he's irrelevant to the Bucs on some AL team. As for the Pirates' offense, Neil Walker led the way with 2 doubles; Alex Presley also went 2 for 4. Ross Ohlendorf, it's been real, but have fun on some other team like the Royals.

Recap: The Joker. BUCS WIN.

<p><b>Reds 3, Pirates 4</b><br>
Josh Harrison was a home run short of the cycle (4 for 5) and Neil Walker went 3 for 4 with a double as the Pirates held on to beat the Reds and earned the Win for Brad Lincoln. The runs for the most part were as a result of sacrifice flies, which is fine, but Jason Jaramillo hit what turned out to be the game-winning single in the 3rd to score Neil Walker. The Pirates survived several Reds rally attempts to hold onto the victory. Jason Grilli recorded the save due to Joel Hanrahan having the night off. The Bucs will look for the sweep in the last day game of the season.</p>

Recap: Boomerang. BUCS LOSE.

Jeff Locke lasted just 3 innings, but what really sunk the Pirates was Daniel McCutchen's 3 ER in just 1.1 IP. Alex Presley hit a solo homer, and Neil Walker went 2 for 4 with a double.

Recap: Pedro! BUCS WIN.

Down by a run late in the game, Ryan Doumit doubled in Neil Walker to tie it and then the Bucs got a timely 2-run double from Pedro. No, not Alvarez, but little-used backup-backup shortstop Pedro Ciriaco. That 2-run lead would turn out to be all Hammertime would need, as a great defensive play by Chase d'Arnaud (who had been a pinch-runner but stayed in the game to play short) a meaningless run by the Cards, and a game-ending strikeout spelled doom for the Redbirds in this game. Neil Walker also went 3 for 4 with a double.