A Nail-Biter in San Francisco
What a game it was as our Pittsburgh Pirates took down the San Francisco Giants in a thrilling 2-1 victory in extra innings! It was a hard-fought battle that required patience, resilience, and team play.Tense Early Innings
Our bats were a bit quiet at the start, but we had some shining moments. Spencer Horwitz and Andrew McCutchen were patient at the plate with a few key walks, but it was the Giants who struck first in the 4th inning thanks to a single by Dominic Smith. However, our morale remained high, and we fought back with Isiah Kiner-Falefa's single in the 5th inning, paving the way for Horwitz to bring him home with a fantastic double to center. We're equal, at 1-1!
Decisive Extra Innings
The game stayed tight through the ninth, with defense and pitching on both sides keeping the scoreboard steady. But the tension was palpable as we moved into the 10th inning. With the pressure on, it was Oneil Cruz who capitalized on a crucial out, scooting to third before a decisive grounder by Henry Davis brought him home. That was all we needed! Our bullpen was stellar in keeping the Giants at bay, as Tahnaj Thomas slammed the door shut with critical strikeouts, ensuring the Pirates' victory!High-fives all around to the team, and a well-deserved round of applause for their grit and determination! Let's carry this momentum forward! Let's go, Bucs!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Giants (July 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |