Tough Loss for the Bucs in Cincinnati
Well, fellow Pirates fans, it was a tough night in Cincinnati
. Falling 5-2 to the Reds, it was a game filled with missed opportunities and some bright moments for us despite the outcome. We started strong defensively, keeping the Reds off the board through the first two innings. But the Reds broke the seal in the third inning with a homer from Elly De La Cruz, putting them up 4-0. Fourth and Fifth Inning Hits
Our beloved Bryan Reynolds managed a single to get things going in the fourth, but unfortunately, it didn't result in any runs. The fifth inning brought us hope when Alexander Canario smashed a 402-foot homer
, putting us on the board. Yet, we couldn't quite capitalize on the momentum immediately after, but Endy Rodríguez did draw a walk, setting the stage for future potential.A Battle Until the End
The seventh inning saw Enmanuel Valdez drive Canario home with a crucial double, narrowing the Reds' lead to two runs. However, a tough error allowed the Reds to expand their lead to 5-2. Despite solid attempts and hustle, including Andrew McCutchen's efforts, our bats went quiet in the final innings, and we couldn't muster up a comeback.
Chins up, fellow Pirates fans - let's hope for better luck next time. The road can be bumpy, but we stay hopeful for our next matchup! Let's go Bucs!
️Scoreboard for Pirates @ Reds (April 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |