Game Overview
Well, Pirates fans, we faced off against the San Diego Padres, and it was a nail-biter right up to the end! Despite an impressive rally in the 6th inning, we sadly couldn't hold onto our lead, falling short 3-2.
But let's look at some highlights and key moments from the game!Pirates' Highlights
The game started slowly for us, with Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, and Bryan Reynolds unable to break through the Padres' early pitching. However, Reynolds managed to get our first hit in the 4th inning. The real excitement came in the top of the 6th, when Reynolds singled to bring in Tommy Pham, finally putting us on the board!
Spencer Horwitz followed that up with a single that scored Isiah Kiner-Falefa, giving us the lead at 2-1. Tough Finish
Unfortunately, our lead was short-lived. The Padres responded immediately in the bottom of the 6th, scoring two runs and regaining the lead at 3-2. Our bullpen did a fantastic job keeping us in the game, with David Bednar shutting down the Padres in the 8th inning. Despite the pressure, Andrew McCutchen gave us hope with a double in the 8th inning, but we couldn't bring him home.Looking Forward
While it's hard to swallow a close loss, let's remember the strong performances before we face the Padres again. Bryan Reynolds was on fire
, showing off his offensive prowess, and our bullpen kept the game within reach. We'll regroup and come back stronger for the next game. Let's keep our heads up and continue to cheer for our Pirates! 
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Padres (May 31st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |