Tough Loss in Baltimore
Well, Pirates fans, we had a nail-biter of a game against the Orioles today, with the final score settling at 2-3 in favor of Baltimore. Despite a strong start and some shining moments, we just couldn't seal the deal in the late innings. Let’s break down the action.First Inning Highlights 
The game opened with Jared Triolo giving us the momentum with a single, which later translated into a run after Nick Gonzales knocked him in for our first score. It was looking good early as we took a quick 1-0 lead, but the Orioles managed to tie it up in their half of the inning following a successful attack on Rivera's groundout.Heart of the Game 
The fireworks came in the third inning when Alexander Canario sent a solo shot soaring over left field, leveling the score at 2-2! It was a fantastic hit that showed off his power and kept us in the fight. Our pitching was holding its own against Baltimore up until the seventh inning. It was unfortunate that they managed to sneak in a run with a single from Beavers that brought Holliday home.Closing Innings Drama
Though we had our chances, the hitting in the final innings just didn’t connect as we needed. Tommy Pham and Bryan Reynolds had their moments, but the Orioles' bullpen was tough to crack. Our pinch-hitters Spencer Horwitz and the debut of Ji Hwan Bae didn’t get us the breakthrough, while Oneil Cruz tried hard by reaching base but was caught stealing for that last hope of a run.Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, there are many positives to take from the game, especially the efforts by our newer names stepping up. Let's regroup and aim for victory in the next matchup. Let's keep the Bucco spirit high! Go Pirates!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Orioles (September 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |