Tough Loss Against the Pirates
Well, Brewers fans, it was a nail-biter last night as our crew faced off against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Our boys gave it their all, but unfortunately, we came up just short with a 2-1 final score. It's definitely one of those games that leaves you on the edge of your seat until the very last pitch. But let's break it down inning by inning.
️Solid Start but Missed Chances
We kicked things off in the 2nd inning with Christian Yelich sparking some hope as he reached base with an infield single and impressively stole second. Kudos to Caleb Durbin for bringing him home with a clutch single, getting us on the board! But, alas, Durbin was caught stealing right after, and we missed the chance to take the lead. The rest of the innings flew by with Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras struggling against the Pirates' defense. That's baseball for you – it's a tough game sometimes!Late Game Drama
Fast forward to the 7th inning, Caleb Durbin came through again with a single, followed by Joey Ortiz getting hit by a pitch. However, we couldn't capitalize on the bases loaded, leaving us tied at 1-1. The Pirates scored their pivotal run with a triple from Oneil Cruz, putting them ahead just as the pressure mounted. It didn't help that we got caught in some uncharacteristic errors on the base paths, and the 8th inning didn't go our way either. The Pirates' David Bednar just shut us down in the 9th with a double play that put the nail in the coffin for us.
Looking Ahead
We've got plenty more games ahead of us, Brewers fans, and our squad is packed with talent. Caleb Durbin and Christian Yelich showed up in crucial moments, and with a little more consistency in our lineup, I have no doubts we can turn these close losses into victories. Let's brush this off and get ready for the next one. As always, keep that Brewer spirit alive, and let's look forward to bouncing back strong!
Brew Crew forever!Scoreboard for Brewers @ Pirates (May 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |