Pirates Series Takeaways: Griffin on Fire, Catcher Conundrum, Mlodzinski Changing Plans

Photo provided by Eddie Provident Winning a divisional series on the road sure does go a long way in easing any concerns following a team-wide skid. That was the case for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who dropped the first game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals for their fourth-loss in a row before rallying to take the next two games and the series at Busch Stadium.

The Pirates looked sloppy for the entirety for their four-game losing streak. The offense and pitching were to blame at various points throughout. But the Pirates responded by playing some of their best baseball of the season on Wednesday and Thursday — two true teams wins to get them back to two games over .

500. It was a needed series win against a divisional foe that has surprised through the first two months of the season. Here are three takeaways from the series in St.

Louis. Konnor Griffin on Fire Konnor Griffin turned 20 and immediately became the player just about everyone expected him to be as he was emerging as the top prospect in baseball. In 25 games dating back to when he exited his teens on April 24, Griffin is batting .