First number, last word

By Tom Singer

October 8, 2013

4: Combined hits by the Pirates and the Cardinals in St. Louis' 2-1 victory in Game 4, the fewest hits by both teams in the Bucs' 94-game postseason history.

"We've worked extremely hard all season, so we're earning our way. You have to continue to earn your way here, especially late in the postseason. Not much is given to you." -- Hurdle

Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.