An Electrifying Show at PNC Park 
What a day to be a Pittsburgh Pirates fan! The Pirates came out on top against the Washington Nationals with a spectacular 6-1 victory. Our boys in black and gold put on an impressive performance, and I couldn't be prouder to see their determination pay off. Quiet Start But a Roaring Finish 
Early in the game, both teams struggled to get on the board. The defense was tight on both sides, leaving us scoreless through the first four innings. Henry Davis broke the deadlock with a stunning solo home run in the bottom of the 5th inning, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Davis truly set the tone with that power play! 
Oneil Cruz and the Pirates' Power Surge
Our moment to shine truly came in the bottom of the 7th inning. With the bases loaded, Oneil Cruz stepped up and delivered a monstrous grand slam to right field, bringing home Valdez, Reynolds, and McCutchen along with him. The ball sailed 385 feet, electrifying the crowd and sealing a commanding 6-0 lead for the Pirates. A Stellar Close 
In the top of the 9th, despite Crews scoring on a sacrifice fly by Call, our relievers took charge and maintained a comfortable lead, ensuring the Nationals couldn’t mount a comeback. Our pitching and defense shut down the Nationals at every opportunity. Starting pitcher Ferguson was rock solid, handing the ball to Shugart with calm confidence to close the game.
A huge shoutout to all the players and the incredible performance today! Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue our quest for the postseason. Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Pirates (April 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |