Tough Loss at Dodger Stadium
Well, fellow Pirates fans, this was a frustrating one. We started off strong as Oneil Cruz hammered a solo homer to center, giving us an early 1-0 lead right off the bat!
Unfortunately, that lead didn't last long as the Dodgers capitalized on an error by Adam Frazier and managed to end the 1st inning ahead with a 2-1 score.Gritty Performances and Missed Opportunities
By the 5th inning, we made our move back into the lead thanks to an outstanding clutch single by Cruz, driving home two runs. But just when it felt like momentum was swinging our way, the Dodgers responded—that Shohei Ohtani is a serious hitter—and they tied it up 3-3. Despite a solid effort from our lineup and producing runs, the Dodgers did keep the heat on.
Disappointing Grand Finale
The 8th inning just slipped away from us. With the game tied at 4-4, Teoscar Hernández hit a homer, and Enrique Hernández delivered a crushing three-run shot, pushing the Dodgers out in front 8-4. Our bats were silenced in the final inning, and despite a brave fight, we couldn't change the score. It's always hard losing to the Dodgers, but you never know—tomorrow is a new day and a new game. Let's keep our heads up, Buccos fans!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Dodgers (April 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |