A Rocky Start
Hey there, fellow Pirates fans!
️ Let's talk about tonight's nail-biter against the San Francisco Giants. Things got off to a rocky start at PNC Park, with our pitcher struggling right out of the gate. Heliot Ramos reached on an infield single, setting the scene for a couple of tricky walks and a single from Dominic Smith that put the Giants up by two, right in the top of the first. Luckily, Luis Ortiz managed to keep his cool and got us out of that jam with only minor damage.Clawing Our Way Back
The Pirates showed their resilient spirit as Spencer Horwitz, taking advantage of a fielding error, managed to score with a little help from Nick Gonzales's sacrifice fly. Fast forward to the seventh inning, and we witnessed Jack Suwinski bring it home with a fantastic two-run homer that had the crowd roaring, narrowing the gap to just one run away from the Giants.
The Thrilling Conclusion
Heading into the ninth inning with the Giants leading 4-3, the tension was palpable. But I knew the Pirates had something magnificent up their sleeves. After Andrew McCutchen managed a walk and our pinch runner Alexander Canario asserted his quickness, Joey Bart brought in the game-tying run with a sharp single to left. With bases still alive, Isiah Kiner-Falefa stepped up and, with a superb play, turned what could've been an easy end into a remarkable walk-off!
The Pirates clinched the game, edging the Giants 5-4. What a fantastic rally by the squad! This is why we love our Bucs. Let's go, Pirates! 
Scoreboard for Giants @ Pirates (August 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 |