Game Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds (June 26th, 2024)

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Pirates Take Over Cincinnati in 6-1 Victory! ⚾

What a game it was at Great American Ball Park for our Pittsburgh Pirates! We took on the Cincinnati Reds and came away with a convincing 6-1 win! Let's dive into the action.

Early Leadership in the 2nd Inning​

The game got off to a modest start, but things picked up for the Buccos in the 2nd inning. After Rowdy Tellez started with a single, we saw a strikeout from Nick Gonzales and a fielder's choice that sent Tellez back to the dugout. Connor Joe then walked, setting the stage for Jack Suwinski's single to center, bringing in Ke'Bryan Hayes and giving us the lead. 🙂

Tellez and McCutchen Light it Up! ⚡

In the 4th inning, Rowdy Tellez delivered a solo homer to left, extending our lead to 2-1. But the real fireworks came in the top of the 5th when Andrew McCutchen smashed a 422-ft homer to center! With Jason Delay already on base from a double, it was a two-run shot that took the scoreboard to 4-1.

Dominating Middle Innings​

The 6th inning set the tone for the rest of the game. Nick Gonzales led off with a single, followed by Connor Joe advancing him to third. After a pitching change, Jason Delay doubled to left, bringing home both Gonzales and Joe and sealing the deal with a commanding 6-1 lead.

Shutting Down the Reds​

Our pitchers were on point, shutting down the Reds' offense. After the Reds managed to tie the game briefly in the 3rd inning, they couldn't get past our rock-solid defense and pitching prowess. Ortiz, Nicolas, and Chapman combined to keep the Reds scoreless from the 4th inning onward.

Wrapping It Up​

While both teams had some quiet innings later in the game, the Pirates' strong early performance secured the win. Andrew McCutchen and Rowdy Tellez were the game-changers we needed, and our pitching staff prevented any late comeback attempts by the Reds.

It was an amazing team effort and another win for the Pirates! Let's keep this momentum going! 🏴‍☠️

Scoreboard for Pirates @ Reds (June 26th, 2024)​

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