Tough Loss in Charm City
Fellow Orioles fans, it was a tough game to watch today as our beloved Baltimore Orioles were unable to tame the Pittsburgh Pirates at home, ultimately falling 5-2. The game started off promising with Adley Rutschman contributing early to put us on the board. An error by the Pirates' second baseman allowed Ryan Mountcastle to give us a lead of 1-0 after the first inning.
A Tactical Battle Until the End
Our Orioles managed to hold the Pirates at bay through the early innings thanks to some fierce pitching. Special shoutout to our relievers for their impressive efforts in keeping it close. Luis Vázquez doubled in the 4th inning to bring in Nick Gordon, tying the game at 2-2. We fought hard and remained competitive despite the Pirates' attempts to gain an edge.Late Game Heartbreak
With the score tied going into the 9th inning, all it took was a late homer from the Pirates' Konnor Griffin and then another from Enmanuel Valdez to seal the unfortunate fate for us Orioles fans. Our guys gave it their all, but we weren't able to muster another rally in the bottom of the 9th. Despite the loss, there were promising performances from Rutschman and Vázquez, offering hope for upcoming games. Keep your chins up, Birdland—we'll bounce back next game!
️Scoreboard for Pirates @ Orioles (March 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |