Pirates clinch playoff spot for 2nd straight year with victory over Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a spot in the postseason for a second consecutive season Tuesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
#Pirates win, clinch a spot in the postseason. #STLCards must win to retain 2.5-game lead in the NL Central.
— Jenifer Langosch (@LangoschMLB) September 24, 2014
The Pirates would not have been able to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday if not for the Milwaukee Brewers, who moments earlier lost their second straight game and will be eliminated from postseason contention should the San Francisco Giants defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Andrew McCutchen reached base four times and scored a pair of runs in the victory, but the reigning MVP remains isn't prepared to get complacent and seems determined to secure a division title.
"Good to celebrate tonight, show up tomorrow and keep winning." -- Andrew McCutchen
— Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) September 24, 2014