Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies

DENVER, CO - JULY 16: Pedro Alvarez #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run to tie the game on the first pitch after a rain delay with one out in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 16, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 4: Andrew McCutchen #22 and Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after scoring on a two RBI single in the seventh by Pedro Alvarez #24 (not pictured) against the Houston Astros during the game on July 4, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 8: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game on July 8, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Giants 13-2. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 14: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates send this pitch over the wall for a two run homer scoring Neil Walker in the top of the 2nd inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew McCutchen

Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies

DENVER, CO - JULY 17: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Coors Field on July 17, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. McCutchen went on to score in the inning. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew McCutchen

Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 14: Casey McGehee #14 of the Pittsburgh Pirates sends this pitch over the left center wall for a solo home run in the top 8th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Casey McGehee

San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 8: Drew Sutton #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game on July 8, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies

DENVER, CO - JULY 17: Drew Sutton #17 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits an RBI single to score the go-ahead run during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 17, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Sutton

Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 14: Garrett Jones #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates singles in the top of the 2nd inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Garrett Jones

Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies

DENVER, CO - JULY 18: Garrett Jones #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three-run home run during the third inning as catcher Ramon Hernandez #55 of the Colorado Rockies looks on at Coors Field on July 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Pirates defeated the Rockies 9-6 to win the three game series. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Garrett Jones; Ramon Hernandez

Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 14: Josh Harrison #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates lays down a sacrifice bunt in the top of the 7th inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Miller Park on July 14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Harrison

San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 7: Michael McKenry #55 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game on July 7, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 7: Michael McKenry of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game on July 7, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pitsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 13: Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a home run agains the Milwaukee Brewers during game action at Miller Park on July 13, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Neil Walker

Pitsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 13: Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a home run agains the Milwaukee Brewers during game action at Miller Park on July 13, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Neil Walker

San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 7: Pedro Alvarez #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits an RBI double in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during the game on July 7, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pitsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 13: Rod Barajas #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates singles to right field during their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 13, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Pirates 10-7.(Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)