They have a better team so yes, the one game gives us a better chance than letting their superior lineup show up over several games. I don't agree with that at all. Pirates are at best marginally better offensively (18 more runs scored, 1 point higher OPS). They lost one of their best hitters. The Cubs offense includes many hitters who did not even start the year with the team. Their pitching depth is definitely better, which is what concerns me in the playoffs. I think he meant the Pirates are better than the Cards in this instance.