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Giants vs. Pirates: 5 Bold Predictions For NL Wild Card Game

Giants vs. Pirates: 5 Bold Predictions For NL Wild Card Game

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants have been two of the hottest teams in baseball over the final month of the season. The two teams will square off on Wednesday night in a win-or-go-home Wild Card matchup. With both of their seasons on the line, here are five predictions for the final outcome.

5. PNC Will Rock Again

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5. PNC Will Rock Again

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Last season, PNC Park was the loudest park in the postseason, and this season will be no different. While they will not shake the Giants the same way they shook the Reds, the park is sure to be rocking again on Wednesday night.

4. Buster Posey Has a Monster Day

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4. Buster Posey Has a Monster Day

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Though he is only 27 years old, Buster Posey already has two titles to his name. With plenty of postseason experience, expect a big day from Posey, who has already carried the Giants throughout the second half.

3. Madison Bumgarner Delivers With His Bat

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3. Madison Bumgarner Delivers With His Bat

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Madison Bumgarner has not only been a beast on the mound this season, but he has been a force at the plate too. He has four homers and a .258 batting average. In a must-win game, he will not be an easy out like almost every other pitcher.

2. Bumgarner is Nearly Unhittable

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2. Bumgarner is Nearly Unhittable

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On the mound, Bumgarner has had several games that were close to perfection. While he will not be perfect in Pittsburgh, he will be nearly unhittable in a complete-game effort.

1. Giants Win Big

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1. Giants Win Big

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With Bumgarner vs. Edinson Volquez, the pitching matchup will live up to the early hype. But once the game gets to the bullpen, the Giants will break the game open. They will enter the series against the Nationals well rested with an easy victory.

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