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Big Win for the Bucs! Pirates Top Cardinals 3-2​

What a game, Pirates fans! After a nail-biting showdown with the St. Louis Cardinals, we came through with a 3-2 victory. Let's dive into the action from today's thrilling matchup. ⚾🖤💛

Top of the 1st: Strong Start, No Reward​

Isiah Kiner-Falefa got us rolling in the first inning with a double to left. Although Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, and Rowdy Tellez couldn’t bring him home, it was a promising start.

Bottom of the 1st: Quick Work by Our Pitchers​

The Cardinals couldn't get anything going against our pitchers early on as they were shut down in order. What a way to kick off the game! 🎉

Top of the 2nd: Struggles Continue at the Plate​

The second inning had Nick Gonzales, Bryan De La Cruz, and Nick Yorke unable to get on base. But our hopes were still high!

Bottom of the 2nd: Cardinals Threaten but Come Up Empty​

Despite some initial pressure with a single and a walk, our defense held strong. Both Jordan Walker and Pedro Pagés couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.

Top of the 3rd: Missed Chances​

Jared Triolo singled and Kiner-Falefa stole second after reaching on a fielder’s choice, but Cruz struck out with runners on base, leaving us scoreless.

Bottom of the 3rd: Pitchers Shine​

Another 1-2-3 inning for our pitching staff as the Cardinals were quickly sent back to the dugout. 💪

Top of the 4th: Pirates Strike First!​

Nick Gonzales tripled to right and was driven in by a sac fly from Bryan De La Cruz, giving us a 1-0 lead. 🎉

Bottom of the 4th: Cardinals Answer Back​

Despite our best efforts, the Cardinals tied things up with a couple of hits and some heads-up base running. We were knotted at 1-1.

Top of the 5th: Quiet Inning for the Bucs​

The middle of our order couldn’t get on base to push another run across. It was still anyone's game.

Bottom of the 5th: Another Strong Defensive Showing​

The Cardinals couldn’t find their rhythm as Pedro Pagés and Michael Siani were struck out, maintaining a 1-1 tie.

Top of the 6th: Close But No Cigar​

Despite a single from Reynolds and some aggressive base running, we fell short of pushing a run across this inning.

Bottom of the 6th: Cardinals Take the Lead​

The Cardinals scratched a run across to take a 2-1 lead, but we knew we had the fight in us to come back. 💪

Top of the 7th: Grandal Goes Yard!​

With two outs and the bases empty, Yasmani Grandal crushed a solo homer to right field, tying the game at 2-2! Talk about clutch!

Bottom of the 7th: Great Relief Work​

Our relief pitchers kept the Cardinals in check, ensuring the game stayed tied heading into the final innings.

Top of the 8th: Pirates Regain the Lead​

Cruz walked, Connor Joe came in with a clutch single, and Nick Gonzales delivered with an RBI single to bring Cruz home. Pirates lead 3-2!

Bottom of the 8th: Hold the Line!​

Our bullpen was on fire as the Cardinals couldn’t muster any offense. Santana did a fantastic job keeping them at bay.

Top of the 9th: Trying to Add Insurance​

Yasmani Grandal reached on a walk, but we couldn’t bring him around to score. It was all going to come down to the bottom of the ninth.

Bottom of the 9th: Chapman Slams the Door!​

Donovan singled, but Chapman induced an out from the pinch hitter Luken Baker, followed by two crucial outs to secure a 3-2 victory for the Pirates! 🎉🖤💛

Final Thoughts​

It was a thrilling game from start to finish, and our boys showed resilience and determination. From great pitching to timely hitting, this was a team effort through and through. Let’s keep this momentum going, Bucs! 👏⚾🚢

Raise the Jolly Roger! 🏴‍☠️

Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cardinals (September 19th, 2024)​

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Highlights​

Nick Gonzales' RBI single in the eighth inning gives the Pirates a 3-2 lead.​

Oneil Cruz denies Masyn Winn a hit by going full extension for a sweet catch.​

Yasmani Grandal comes up clutch with two outs and hits his eighth home run of the season.​

 
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