Aug 1st. The magic number is 16

[SFNL]

To break the streak of sub .500 seasons...

16-39 is all it will take.

 

[pixburgher66]

14 Ws to lock up .500, 15 Ws to secure a winning season. It's happening people. And when it does, I will crack open a cold one in celebration. I will withhold tears until a postseason bid though. Maybe. I'm an emotional sports fan. I can't help it *sniff*

 

[pixburgher66]

Also, it's prettttty likely that, should they continue their ways, they lock up a winning season this month. 24 games left in August.

 

[Etrius24]

Down to 12!

This countdown is going to be a lot of fun...

 

[Darkstone42]

The Pirates only need to win a quarter of their games from this point on in order to achieve a winning season.

The collapse required now would be on the level of the 1899 Cleveland Spiders...

 

[Darkstone42]

Also, I think the magic number for the playoffs is 94 right now. I don't see the Diamondbacks, the only team who could possibly knock us entirely out of the playoffs, winning more than that. They would have to improve somewhat on their current season pace, and they've cooled off lately. 94 Might be a cautious magic number to be honest.

We can get there by playing mere .500 ball the rest of the way.

 

[Etrius24]

magic number for .500 is 11

 

[pixburgher66]

Crazy. 11 Ws to .500, 12 Ws to lock up a winning year.