Matchup and Roster
What a game it was, fellow Pirates fans! Our Pittsburgh Pirates went up against the St. Louis Cardinals and came out on top with a dominant 5-0 victory!
Here’s a quick look at our lineup for this matchup:Pittsburgh Pirates Roster:
- Andrew McCutchen (Designated Hitter)
- Nick Gonzales (Second Baseman)
- Connor Joe (Right Fielder)
- Oneil Cruz (Shortstop)
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (Third Baseman)
- Joshua Palacios (Left Fielder)
- Joey Bart (Catcher)
- Rowdy Tellez (First Baseman)
- Michael A. Taylor (Center Fielder)
Starting Strong
The tension was high as both teams came out swinging in the first inning, but neither team was able to score. Big props to our pitcher for keeping the Cardinals at bay in the top of the first. The bottom of the first saw Andrew McCutchen striking out swinging, and while Connor Joe managed to draw a walk, we couldn't convert it into runs.Breaking Through in the 2nd Inning
The second inning is where things started heating up! Ke'Bryan Hayes was hit by a pitch to lead off, and just like that, our rally began. Joshua Palacios followed with a single, and though Joey Bart struck out looking, Rowdy Tellez came through with an RBI single, scoring Hayes. Next, Michael A. Taylor walked, and McCutchen then drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home another run. Connor Joe capped off the inning with a double, scoring Tellez and Taylor to put us up 4-0!
Extending the Lead
Our boys didn’t stop there! Moving into the bottom of the 4th inning, Rowdy Tellez hit a monster 447-foot homer to right field, adding another run to our tally.
That brought the score to 5-0, putting even more pressure on the Cardinals.Defensive Masterclass
From the top of the 5th inning onwards, our defense put on a clinic. The Cardinals tried to claw their way back into the game, but great plays and smart pitching kept them off the board.In the 7th inning, Mlodzinski came in relief and kept his cool, and David Bednar followed up in the 9th to seal the shutout.
Closing It Out
The final innings saw no additional runs, but our team's defensive prowess ensured the Cardinals couldn't mount any comeback. Colin Holderman and David Bednar provided solid relief pitching to maintain our lead and complete the shutout victory.Final Thoughts
What a performance! It was fantastic to see Rowdy Tellez's bat come alive, and our pitchers absolutely dominated the Cardinals. A great team effort all around. Let’s keep this momentum going!
Final Score: Pirates 5, Cardinals 0.
Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Pirates (July 24th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |