Despite losing Pedro Alvarez, Jose Tabata and Neil Walker to midseason promotions, Triple-A Indianapolis remained in contention for a playoff spot until the final week of 2010.

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While the Pirates struggled in the standings in 2010, the development of young hitters Pedro Alvarez, Andrew McCutchen, Jose Tabata and Neil Walker gives them hope for improvement next season.

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There is the quick update of the day.

Despite Pedro Alvarez's best attempts to lift the club to a third straight win just hours after he earned National League Player of the Week honors, the Pirates' pitching and defense faltered late in a 6-4 loss to St. Louis.

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Capping a week that was already the best of the Pirates' season, third baseman Pedro Alvarez was named the National League's Player of the Week for his offensive contributions from September 20-26.

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His 10th consecutive 200-hit campaign earned Ichiro Suzuki honors as Bank of America Player of the Week for the American League, joining the Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, the National League winner.

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