Thrilling Victory Over the Cubs!
What a game, Pirates fans!
️ We pulled off a nail-biter against the Chicago Cubs and emerged victorious with a score of 4-3. The pitching was sharp, the bats came alive when it counted, and the defense was solid. Let's dive into the highlights of this exhilarating victory.Offensive Highlights
The Pirates got things started in the bottom of the 1st inning when Oneil Cruz doubled and then advanced to third on a passed ball. Ke'Bryan Hayes brought him home with a crucial single to right. The action picked up again in the 4th inning after Joey Bart doubled, setting the stage for Hayes. A sacrifice fly by Jared Triolo brought Bart home, adding to the lead.The most exciting moment came in the bottom of the 7th inning. After an error by the Cubs allowed Isiah Kiner-Falefa to reach base, Bryan Reynolds singled, and Andrew McCutchen delivered a magnificent double to center, scoring both Kiner-Falefa and Reynolds and giving us the lead!
Pitching and Defense
Our pitchers were exceptional today! Despite a bumpy 5th inning with some wild pitches, they managed to hold the Cubs to just three runs. Borucki showed resilience while Shugart and Ferguson kept their cool in the 6th and 7th innings. Closer David Bednar sealed the deal in the 9th, allowing just a single before striking out Jon Berti to end the game.The defense had its moments, too, especially when they turned critical double plays to get out of potential jams.
Looking Ahead
This win is just what we needed to boost morale and gain momentum! Let's keep this energy going and aim for another victory in our next matchup. Go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Pirates (April 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |