Pitching Battle
What a nail-biter of a game, fellow Pirates fans!
Last night's clash against the St. Louis Cardinals had us on the edge of our seats from start to finish. Our pitching staff put on a stellar show, holding the Cardinals to just one run all game. Special shoutout to the relief pitchers, Mattson and Santana, who came in clutch and sealed the deal in the final innings. Their solid performances kept the Cardinals at bay and ensured our victory. 
️Defensive Displays
Our defensive tactics were spot on today! We managed crucial outs in opportune moments, like when Kiner-Falefa snagged a lineout and started a double play, helping us shut down the Cardinals during the second inning. The defense truly laid the foundation for success and allowed our offense to take the spotlight when it mattered most. Kudos to all the boys on the field!
Winning Offensive Play
We didn't see much action in the beginning, but the game flipped on its head during the sixth inning. The error by the Cardinals first baseman, Contreras, opened the floodgates for us! Pham's clutch single to center drove in both Horwitz and Triolo to give us the lead.
We couldn't have been prouder of this gutsy offense stepping up right when we needed it. Overall, a well-earned win and a morale booster! Let's keep this momentum rolling, Pirates!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cardinals (August 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |