The Pirates missed an opportunity to gain ground at home, dropping 2 of 3 to the Marlins and leaving plenty to discuss heading into a crucial road trip. We break down what went wrong in the series, the continued instability of the bullpen, and whether the lineup can continue to shoulder the burden for a pitching staff searching for answers.

With the Athletics and Rockies next on the schedule, we look ahead to what could be an important stretch for Pittsburgh. We also hand out our Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week awards before wrapping up another busy week of Pirates baseball.

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