Pirates Secure Dominant 3-0 Victory Over Angels
What a game for us Pirates fans!
Our boys blanked the Los Angeles Angels, 3-0, with some impressive plays both at the plate and on the field. We showed great hustle and determination from start to finish, making this win all the more satisfying.Oneil Cruz Shines Bright
Oneil Cruz was an absolute star today. Early on, he single-handedly advanced Isiah Kiner-Falefa to third base with a decisive single in the third inning. This set up the sacrifice fly from Bryan Reynolds that opened up the scoring. Cruz wasn't finished, however, as he launched a monumental 463-foot homer to center in the fifth inning.
That blast gave us some valuable breathing room. His base running also caused plenty of headaches for the Angels, as he stole second during a key moment of the game.Pitchers Rule The Day
Our pitching staff was simply lights out! Heaney set the tone, holding the Angels scoreless through six innings thanks to his effective mix of pitches. When David Bednar came in during the 7th, he sustained the pressure with his pinpoint accuracy, striking out Mike Trout and proving why he's one of our bullpen aces. In the 9th, Santana closed the door on any hopes the Angels had, sealing the shutout with authority. The entire staff combined to silence dangerous hitters like Trout and Jorge Soler—a real team effort!
Adding to the Lead in the 9th
As if our two-run lead wasn't reassuring enough, Adam Frazier added an insurance run in the 9th inning. After reaching base on a walk, he stole second
before scoring on a clutch single from Tommy Pham. It's plays like these that make us Pirates fans proud! Resiliency and grit were the name of the game, and this team never stopped fighting.What a fantastic night for our Pirates! Can't wait to carry this momentum forward to the next matchup. Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Angels (April 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 |