What a Nail-Biter in Pittsburgh! 
What a thrilling game, Bucs fans! The Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals in a heart-stopping 13-inning showdown, clinching a 2-1 victory at PNC Park. This one had us on the edge of our seats until the final play! The team showed grit and determination, battling through a tense extra innings game that showcased some extraordinary plays and crucial moments. 
Pitching and Defense Reign Supreme
The game remained scoreless for nine innings thanks to solid performances from both teams' pitchers and defensive squads. Our pitchers did an exceptional job holding the Cardinals at bay. The duel came alive in the 12th inning when the Cardinals scored, but our Pirates remained resilient. Our bullpen showed composure under pressure, with key relief appearances by Borucki, Santana, and Lawrence to keep the game close.Clutch Hits and Unyielding Spirit 
After Tommy Pham delivered the clutch single in the bottom of the 12th to drive in Ke'Bryan Hayes and tie the game, we knew the momentum was swinging our way. In the bottom of the 13th inning, it was Joey Bart who came up huge! His game-winning single to left brought home Alexander Canario, sealing the hard-fought 2-1 victory and sending us home with joyous hearts. Thanks to the players for their unyielding spirit and determination! Let's keep this momentum going, Bucs! 
️On to the next one, Pittsburgh! Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Pirates (April 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |