Thrilling Game in Minnesota
Hey, Pirates fans! What a game we had against the Minnesota Twins today!
It's always great to see our Buccos take the field, especially when they land another win on the road. Let's dive into the details.Early Lead with a Power Hit
The game was off to a steady start in the first inning, with both teams struggling to claim an early advantage. But it was in the second inning that our very own Tommy Pham delighted us with a spectacular solo homer to center field, propelling us into the lead at 1-0. Way to go, Tommy!
Twins Level the Score
Our pitching kept the Twins at bay initially, but Minnesota finally got on the scoreboard in the third inning. Byron Buxton hit a double to left, allowing Harrison Bader to reach home plate and level the game at 1-1. A tight match, indeed, but we knew our Pirates wouldn't let this slide without a fight!Clutch Play in the Ninth Inning
Both teams stayed locked in a tense battle until the ninth inning. This is when the Pirates truly shone. After a few strategic plays, Ke'Bryan Hayes managed to get to third base, setting the stage for Spencer Horwitz's decisive play. Horwitz grounded out but not before sending Hayes home, giving us the leading run! 2-1, Pirates!
Closing It Out
In the bottom of the ninth, David Bednar came on the mound, sealing the game with tight pitching and keeping the Twins from any further scoring. Despite Carlos Correa getting a single, a combination of Bednar’s three quick outs ensured we finished the day victorious.All in all, it was another brilliant display of teamwork and determination from our Pittsburgh Pirates. Proud of the guys and looking forward to the next win. Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Twins (July 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |