Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen poses for a 2011 SI portrait. McCutchen drove in all three runs of Pittsburgh’s 3-2 win over Kansas City on Sunday, the team’s fourth straight victory. The Pirates are now tied for first place in the NL Central, the first time they’ve occupied the top spot this season. (Al Tielemans/SI)
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