A Strong Showing by the Pirates
Hey Bucco fans! What a fantastic game we witnessed today as our Pittsburgh Pirates delivered a superb performance to shut out the Detroit Tigers with a final score of 3-0!
With some stellar defensive plays and timely hitting, the Pirates showed everyone why they are a force to be reckoned with! Second Inning Sensation
The second inning was where we really let our colors show. Ke'Bryan Hayes got the party started by singling to right; then came in Spencer Horwitz—what a gem he is! His single put us on the scoreboard as Hayes trotted home, awash in the cheers of the crowd. But it wasn’t over yet! Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds took charge to add more to the Tigers' misery, with Reynolds driving in two more runs. A whopping 3-0 lead erupted from just one inning; the fans were over the moon!
️Lockdown Pitching and Defense
Our pitching was top-notch as our staff kept the Tigers in check throughout the game. Graham Ashcraft, Carlos Santana, and David Bednar each pitched in seamlessly, ensuring that our early lead stayed intact. One can’t help but praise Bednar, who closed it out cleanly in the 9th inning. Every pitch was on point, and our defense backed them up expertly, denying any hope for the Tigers. Well played, team!
Undeniably Superior
The Tigers just couldn't keep up with us today, and it's a testament to how we played on both sides of the ball. From sound strategy to electric execution, the Pirates proved they're not just in it to play but to win. Let's carry this momentum forward, Pirates fans. Until next time—Let's Go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Pirates (July 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |