Thrilling Victory for the Buccos!
What an exhilarating game for our beloved Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves!
In a nail-biting finish, the Pirates emerged victorious with a score of 3-2. Let's dive into how it all unfolded at PNC Park. Early Inning Tensions
Both teams held strong in the pitching department through the first two innings, keeping the score tied at
. Our ace pitching and sharp defense kept the Braves at bay, and although we had baserunners, the elusive early lead slipped through our fingers initially. But then it happened—our breakout moment thanks to Alexander Canario blasting a solo homer in the 3rd inning! 
The Buccos finally got on the board and went up 1-0.Seizing the Advantage
The 6th inning brought even more pirate plundering of the Braves' pitching staff. Jared Triolo stepped up to the plate and delivered a majestic bomb to left field, extending our lead to 2-0.
As if that wasn’t enough, Andrew McCutchen doubled to center field driving in Bryan Reynolds from first base to bump up our lead to 3-0. The crowd was buzzing with every crack of the bat! 
Holding the Lead
The 9th inning was packed with drama when Eli White tripled, giving the Braves a glimmer of hope. Despite some late pressure resulting in runs from White and Alex Verdugo, our resilient Pirates didn’t let up. Pitcher David Bednar showed nerves of steel combined with strong bullpen efforts to shut down any further Brave advances. Finally, we breathed easy as Ozzie Albies lined out to center for the final out.
This was a team effort that perfectly showcased the skill, determination, and heart of our Pittsburgh Pirates. Let's hope this momentum carries through the season. Raise the Jolly Roger!
️Scoreboard for Braves @ Pirates (May 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |