Pirates Blank the Rockies: Defensive Masterclass and Timely Hits
What a game, Bucs fans!
Our beloved Pittsburgh Pirates secured a convincing 4-0 win over the Colorado Rockies with a splendid display of defense and some clutch hits. Although the first couple of innings looked like a good ol' pitchers' duel, the Buccos swung it around in style! Early Innings: Patience and Defense
The first innings saw both teams struggling to find their groove at the plate, with both defenses doing a stellar job. The Rockies managed a few runners on base, but our pitchers kept their cool
. Jared Triolo showed some early glimpses of his hustle by stealing second in the third inning. You love to see that kind of energy on the field! 
️Breakthrough in the 4th Inning
It was the bottom of the 4th inning when the Pirates took control. Bryan Reynolds earned a walk, followed by a beautiful single from our veteran Andrew McCutchen to put runners on first and second. Then the fireworks began!
Jared Triolo came up big, launching a three-run homer to left-center, electrifying PNC Park! Not to be outdone, Isiah Kiner-Falefa doubled to center, allowing Henry Davis to score after his stolen base. Talk about a productive inning! 
Pitching Dominance and Closing it Out
The Rockies couldn’t catch a break against our imposing pitching staff. The top of the 7th saw a relieving performance when Rockies batter after batter was sat down, most notably featuring a strikeout of Hunter Goodman.
Solid relief pitching from Mattson and then Santana in the final innings ensured that our lead remained safe and sound. The Rockies' last gasp was silenced as Santana closed the game, ending with a groundout as the cherry on top. 
What a remarkable win for our Pirates, showcasing the depth in our lineup and an ironclad defensive performance. Keep this momentum going, and here’s to more games like this! Let’s Go Bucs!
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Scoreboard for Rockies @ Pirates (August 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |