Pirates Come Alive in the 8th to Triumph Over Nationals
What an exhilarating game today, fellow Pirates fans!
It was definitely a nerve-wracking start, but our team really dug in and made us proud with a comeback win against the Washington Nationals.Scoreless Early Innings
The game remained quiet for most of the early innings, with neither team able to get a run across the plate. Both teams struggled offensively against some solid pitching. Jared Triolo and Tommy Pham were among the Pirates who had quick outs in these early parts. A nod to the opposing pitcher, but the patience and resilience from our players were palpable.A Game-Changing 8th Inning
The Nationals managed to get on the board first in the 6th inning, taking a 1-0 lead. However, the tide turned for the Pirates in the top of the 8th inning. Pinch hitter Spencer Horwitz walked and was replaced by Liover Peguero, setting up Andrew McCutchen to deliver with a crucial single that drove in two runs and allowed the Pirates to take the lead. Not long after, Nick Yorke blasted a single to right, bringing in two more runs. It was electric!
Triolo's Icing on the Cake
Not to forget, Jared Triolo capped off the excitement with a powerful homer to left center in the 9th inning, giving us an additional insurance run. It was his moment of glory and a fitting seal on the game. That ball flew 409 feet, folks!
Closing It Out
Miguel Santana came in for relief in the bottom of the 9th to grab those final outs and cement our 5-1 victory. The Nationals tried making a push with a walk from CJ Abrams, but our defense stood tall.All in all, a magnificent team effort today. The resilience, strategy, and clutch performances led us to victory. Onward and upward, and let's keep this momentum going, Bucs!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Nationals (September 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |