Even though the Pirates are 3-8 to start the season, they are one of the top 3 offense's statistically so far in the NL. The Cubs have to pitch well & they need Aram back in the line-up to have any chance to win this series. Expecting a sweep on the road, no matter who you play or what team you are is unrealistic. I didn't say a sweep. I said 2 out of 3. I apologize for the misunderstanding. Yes I agree we need atleast 2 out of 3. Anything less than that is unacceptable. The Cubs need to prove they can beat the Pirates, Brewers, and Reds in series matchups and they need to prove it NOW! They need to prove it to the fans, they need to prove it to St. Louis, and they need to prove it to themselves. . Agreed. Losing 2 out of 3 is acceptable against a good team on the road. But the Pirates are hardly that. We don't need a sweep, although it would be very nice. Our problem in past years has been our inability to beat the crummy teams in our division. I know we took 11 out of 16 from the Pirates last year and that needs to continue.