Pirates Light Up the Scoreboard Against the White Sox! 
What a game, Pirates fans! Our Buccos clinched a solid victory against the Chicago White Sox with a commanding 9-4 win. It was an action-packed night, and our boys proved their mettle on the field. Here’s a breakdown of the thrilling encounter:Early Innings Drama 
The game started a bit slow for us with Andrew McCutchen doubling in the 1st, but we couldn't capitalize with runners being left stranded. The White Sox scratched the first run of the game when Tommy Pham scored, but we kept it tight and didn’t let the game get out of hand early.The top of the 3rd inning brought some excitement with Reynolds getting hit by a pitch and Oneil Cruz driving in the run to tie it up at 1-1. But a homer by Benintendi put the White Sox back on top in the bottom of the 3rd.
Middle Innings Power Surge 
The 4th inning was a game-changer for us. Ke'Bryan Hayes and Joshua Palacios set the stage, and then Joey Bart delivered a massive 416-feet homer to left-center that brought home 3 runs! With that blast, we took a 4-2 lead and never looked back. Hayes and Palacios both had pivotal hits to keep the momentum going.In the 7th inning, our bats really came alive! Cruz and Nick Gonzales drove in key runs, followed by a sacrifice fly from Rowdy Tellez. Hayes and Palacios hit back-to-back doubles to extend our lead to 8-3. It was a beautiful team effort that had us all cheering!
Closing Out in Style 
Bryan Reynolds added the final touch with a solo homer in the 8th inning, stretching our lead to 9-4. Our bullpen closed it out with Holderman and Santana efficiently sealing the deal in the 8th and 9th innings.This game showcased the perfect mix of solid pitching and clutch hitting. Let’s take this momentum forward, Bucs Nation! Raise the Jolly Roger!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ White Sox (July 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 1 |