Tough Loss for the Braves Against the Pirates
Hey Braves faithful, it was a tough evening for our boys as we took on the Pirates and unfortunately came up short with a final score of 4-2. Let's dive into the game highlights and what went down.
Early Inning Frustrations
The game started quietly with both teams not managing to put any runs on the board during the first three innings. Jarred Kelenic, Ozzie Albies, and Marcell Ozuna had their struggles at the plate and couldn't get anything going early on.
Ozuna did give us a spark with a double in the 1st, but we couldn't capitalize.Riley Breaks the Ice
In the 4th inning, we finally got on the board thanks to Marcell Ozuna drawing a walk, followed by a single from Matt Olson. Austin Riley managed to ground into a double play that let Ozuna score, putting us ahead 1-0. Not the prettiest way to score, but we'll take it!
Pirates Strike Back
Our lead was short-lived. In the 5th inning, Oneil Cruz belted a two-run home run, and Rowdy Tellez followed up with another two-run blast. In just a few swings, we found ourselves trailing 4-1. Ouch.
Missed Opportunities
We had a few chances to claw our way back. In the 7th inning, Sean Murphy singled to advance Austin Riley to third, but Orlando Arcia and pinch-hitter Travis d'Arnaud couldn't drive in any runs. We were hitting the ball but just couldn't find the gaps.
Ninth Inning Rally Comes Up Short
The bottom of the 9th gave us a glimmer of hope. Adam Duvall and Sean Murphy both got on base, and an Orlando Arcia sacrifice fly brought Duvall in to cut the deficit to two runs. However, Zack Short grounded out to end the rally and the game. It was a valiant effort, but not enough.
Final Thoughts
A few positives to take away—Sean Murphy had a solid night both at the dish and behind it, and Matt Olson continues his consistency. However, our pitching staff gave up those crucial homers, and the bats couldn't compensate today.We'll shake this one off and come back stronger in our next game. Keep your heads up, Braves Country!
Final Score: Braves 2, Pirates 4
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Scoreboard for Pirates @ Braves (June 30th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |