Pirates Pitching Dominance
What a nail-biter of a game! The Pirates' pitching staff absolutely shut down the Reds lineup. Starting off with a stellar performance, our pitchers were lights out from the very beginning. Inning after inning, they kept the Reds off the bases and struck out batters left and right. By the end of the game, our defense had accomplished the fantastic feat of a shutout!
Struggles at the Plate
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Our bats were mostly quiet throughout the game, with tough outs and stranded runners. Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz, and Nick Gonzales each had their share of struggles at the plate. Striking out or grounding out, the Reds' pitchers kept us guessing. Despite the early scare when Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes were both hit by pitches, it didn't lead to any early runs.Reynolds Saves the Day
The game remained tense and scoreless until the bottom of the 8th inning. It was Jack Suwinski, subbed in for Michael A. Taylor, who struck out swinging but kept spirits high. Finally, the moment of glory came when Bryan Reynolds stepped up and smashed a home run to center field, going a massive 407 feet!
That clutch hit gave us the precious 1-0 lead.Closing it Out
Moving into the top of the 9th, our own David Bednar came in to close it out. With cool composure and pinpoint accuracy, he dispatched Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, and Jake Fraley to finish the game. What a fantastic ending to a hard-fought game! Our Pirates held on to win 1-0. Let's keep this momentum going, Bucs!
Final Score: Pirates 1, Reds 0
Scoreboard for Reds @ Pirates (June 19th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |