Tough Loss for the Pirates in Seattle
Hey Pirates fans!
Our beloved Bucs faced off against the Seattle Mariners and, despite a hard-fought match, we came up short with a 0-1 loss. Our boys left it all out on the field, but sometimes that's just how the ball rolls. Let's dive into how the game unfolded.Pitchers' Duel From the Start
The game kicked off with both teams showing strong pitching performances, keeping the game scoreless through the first five innings. Our lineup struggled to get anything past Seattle's defense. Spencer Horwitz was the first to step up but went down swinging. On the bright side, veteran leadership shone through when Andrew McCutchen singled to left in the first inning, but sadly, the offense could not capitalize on it as Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales both couldn't connect to bring him home.Arozarena's Homer Steps Mariners Ahead
After a pitching change in the sixth inning, the Mariners found their rhythm. Randy Arozarena delivered the game's only run with a solo homer to left field off Carmen Mlodzinski. Despite this slip, our pitchers did a commendable job holding the Mariners to just one run, giving us a fighting chance throughout the game.Struggles at the Plate
Unfortunately, our bats were quiet on this night. Ke'Bryan Hayes, returning to the lineup in the eighth inning, couldn't provide the spark we needed. Tommy Pham showed some heart with two singles, one in the 5th and one in the 7th, and even advanced to second on a wild pitch, but we just couldn't bring him in.Looking Ahead
While this was a disappointing night, there were flashes of brilliance on the defensive end and resilience in our pitching staff. Onward and upward, Pirates fans! Let's regroup and get ready for our next matchup. Remember, it's a long season, and I have faith our Bucs will bounce back stronger!
Until next time, let's keep the Pirate spirit alive. 
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Mariners (July 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |