Big Win for the Bucs! Pirates Top Cardinals 3-2
What a game, Pirates fans! After a nail-biting showdown with the St. Louis Cardinals, we came through with a 3-2 victory. Let's dive into the action from today's thrilling matchup.
Top of the 1st: Strong Start, No Reward
Isiah Kiner-Falefa got us rolling in the first inning with a double to left. Although Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, and Rowdy Tellez couldn’t bring him home, it was a promising start.Bottom of the 1st: Quick Work by Our Pitchers
The Cardinals couldn't get anything going against our pitchers early on as they were shut down in order. What a way to kick off the game!
Top of the 2nd: Struggles Continue at the Plate
The second inning had Nick Gonzales, Bryan De La Cruz, and Nick Yorke unable to get on base. But our hopes were still high!Bottom of the 2nd: Cardinals Threaten but Come Up Empty
Despite some initial pressure with a single and a walk, our defense held strong. Both Jordan Walker and Pedro Pagés couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.Top of the 3rd: Missed Chances
Jared Triolo singled and Kiner-Falefa stole second after reaching on a fielder’s choice, but Cruz struck out with runners on base, leaving us scoreless.Bottom of the 3rd: Pitchers Shine
Another 1-2-3 inning for our pitching staff as the Cardinals were quickly sent back to the dugout.
Top of the 4th: Pirates Strike First!
Nick Gonzales tripled to right and was driven in by a sac fly from Bryan De La Cruz, giving us a 1-0 lead.Bottom of the 4th: Cardinals Answer Back
Despite our best efforts, the Cardinals tied things up with a couple of hits and some heads-up base running. We were knotted at 1-1.Top of the 5th: Quiet Inning for the Bucs
The middle of our order couldn’t get on base to push another run across. It was still anyone's game.Bottom of the 5th: Another Strong Defensive Showing
The Cardinals couldn’t find their rhythm as Pedro Pagés and Michael Siani were struck out, maintaining a 1-1 tie.Top of the 6th: Close But No Cigar
Despite a single from Reynolds and some aggressive base running, we fell short of pushing a run across this inning.Bottom of the 6th: Cardinals Take the Lead
The Cardinals scratched a run across to take a 2-1 lead, but we knew we had the fight in us to come back.Top of the 7th: Grandal Goes Yard!
With two outs and the bases empty, Yasmani Grandal crushed a solo homer to right field, tying the game at 2-2! Talk about clutch!Bottom of the 7th: Great Relief Work
Our relief pitchers kept the Cardinals in check, ensuring the game stayed tied heading into the final innings.Top of the 8th: Pirates Regain the Lead
Cruz walked, Connor Joe came in with a clutch single, and Nick Gonzales delivered with an RBI single to bring Cruz home. Pirates lead 3-2!Bottom of the 8th: Hold the Line!
Our bullpen was on fire as the Cardinals couldn’t muster any offense. Santana did a fantastic job keeping them at bay.Top of the 9th: Trying to Add Insurance
Yasmani Grandal reached on a walk, but we couldn’t bring him around to score. It was all going to come down to the bottom of the ninth.Bottom of the 9th: Chapman Slams the Door!
Donovan singled, but Chapman induced an out from the pinch hitter Luken Baker, followed by two crucial outs to secure a 3-2 victory for the Pirates!Final Thoughts
It was a thrilling game from start to finish, and our boys showed resilience and determination. From great pitching to timely hitting, this was a team effort through and through. Let’s keep this momentum going, Bucs!
Raise the Jolly Roger!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cardinals (September 19th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |