Griffin’s Surge Powers Pirates’ Wild Card Push | MLB News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on fire, riding a five-game winning streak to tie their record at 73-73 and sit just five games behind the Wild Card spot—with under 20 games left, they’re all-in. At the heart of their surge? Young shortstop Konnor Griffin, who’s brought electric playoff energy back from injury. His speed is unreal—he’s swiped 22 bases in 23 attempts—and his smarts turn singles into runs. He’s also hitting with newfound confidence, driving in runs and drawing walks. With Griffin leading the charge, the Pirates are playing fearless baseball and could be the team that steals th...