Wild Card watch: Pirates back to .500 at 75-75, 3.5 back with 12 to play

Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cubs returned Pittsburgh to .500 at 75-75, keeping the Wild Card race alive with 12 games remaining.

The Pirates trail the third NL Wild Card spot by 3.5 games. The upcoming home series against NL Central-leading Milwaukee starting September 15 is must-win territory.

Pittsburgh must go on a run and get help from other teams to keep its postseason hopes alive.