I have to say, even as an extremely cynical Pirates fan, something seems really different about this season, moreso than last. Even last year when we were doing good, we'd still go on losing streaks or fall behind early in games and basically be able to pencil in a L. This year that's not happening. Our longest losing streak is (I believe) 4, and we're making solid comebacks even in the later innings.
Part of that is obviously the fact that McCutchen is playing out of his mind right now, but in general everyone is stepping up lately and just seems to be having a lot more fun in doing so. First time I've really been excited about the Pirates since...well, I suppose since last year at around this same time
