Pirates Dominate the Cardinals
What a game at PNC Park as our beloved Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 8-4!
It was an incredible night for the Pirates, especially thanks to some standout performances. The crowd was buzzing right from the get-go when Joey Bart sent one over center field in the first inning, granting us an early lead. His solo homer seemed to set the tone for the game! 
Mid-Game Magic
The bottom of the second inning was a hit parade for the Bucs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa came up clutch with a single that brought home Tommy Pham and Endy Rodríguez, securing a solid lead. Next, Ke'Bryan Hayes continued the rally with a single to center, letting Kiner-Falefa stroll home to make it 4-0. Our offense looked unstoppable! Later, during the chaotic yet delightful 7th inning, Andrew McCutchen showcased his veteran prowess by smacking a double that scored both Hayes and Kiner-Falefa. Bart capped it all with a triple bringing home Cutch! The inning ended perfectly with Oneil Cruz hitting a sacrifice fly to take us to an impressive 8-2 lead.
Closing the Game with Confidence
The Cardinals had a few sparks here and there, notably with homers by Yohel Pozo and Masyn Winn. However, our bullpen delivered when it mattered most. Credit goes to our relievers, who effectively stopped the Cards from making a full comeback, striking out their batters left and right as we sailed smoothly through the rest of the game. Cardinal hitters struggled against our resolute defense, and we clinched a well-deserved victory!
What a game! The Pirates played with heart and determination tonight, reminding us why we bleed black and gold. Let's keep this momentum rolling, Bucco fans! On to the next one!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Pirates (April 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 |