Sports can be a cruel walk of life for those who struggle to complete its natural feats.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Austin Hedges experienced firsthand the highs and lows of Major League Baseball during his eight years in the big leagues, but he dealt with a new card in the deck at PNC Park.
As tensions continued to rise with the Pirates falling fast and sinking their own ship down the National League standings, an outcry of disdain poured out over Hedges by the Bucco faithful.
Top prospect Henry Davis was recalled in June and Endy Rodriguez in July.