Tough Loss on the Road
Pirates fans, we came into Comerica Park with high hopes, but despite a valiant effort, the Tigers proved to be a tough opponent. The match ended with a 5-3 Tigers' victory. While it's always disappointing to see our Bucs fall short, there were some bright spots in the game today.
Highlight Reel: Tommy Pham
Let's talk about the highlight of the game from our perspective: Tommy Pham. In the 3rd inning, Pham smashed a magnificent homer to right field, delivering the kind of energy we were hoping to see. That 356-foot blast tied the game momentarily, igniting passionate cheers from Pirates fans everywhere!
A Decent Showing From Joey Bart
Our guy, Joey Bart, also deserves some accolades. He came up clutch with a couple of singles, contributing to our initial lead by bringing Endy Rodríguez home in the 3rd inning. Bart showed some hustle—a trait we love to see on the field! His performance today was a testament to his skills and determination.
Late Rally Falls Short
Despite our best efforts, we couldn't quite rally back from Javier Baez's three-run homer in the 3rd inning. The Tigers held us at bay through the rest of the game, and our late-inning efforts weren't enough to turn the tide. We had some close calls and a few opportunities, but down the stretch, the breaks didn't go our way. Fingers crossed for better fortune in our next outing!
Thanks for tuning in, Pirates fans. We'll shake off this loss and come back stronger! On to the next one!
️Scoreboard for Pirates @ Tigers (March 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |