Victory Over the Reds!
What a fantastic game, Buccos! The Pirates clinched a well-earned 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds today, showcasing outstanding pitching and timely hitting. Let's dive into the highlights of this exciting win.Strong Start by Oneil Cruz 
In the top of the 1st inning, Oneil Cruz set the tone by blasting a solo homer to center field (442 feet)! It was an absolute moonshot that immediately put us on the scoreboard. Joey Bart followed up with a single, but we couldn't capitalize further in the first.Pitching Dominance 
Our pitching staff was untouchable today. It started with Paul Skenes, who was lights-out, striking out batters left and right. He received excellent support from our bullpen as well. Major kudos to Colin Holderman, Michael Mlodzinski, Duane Underwood Jr., and Aroldis Chapman, who ensured the Reds never crossed the plate.Yorke's Big Moment 
In the top of the 5th inning, Nick Yorke added an insurance run with a solo homer to left-center (412 feet). It was a pivotal hit that gave us just a bit more breathing room. Way to go, Yorke!Defensive Gems 
Our defense was sharp all game long. The Reds tried to rally several times, but we shut them down at every turn. Notably, in the 6th inning, Joey Bart threw out Jonathan India trying to steal second, showcasing his strong arm. Wrapping It Up 
In the bottom of the 9th, Aroldis Chapman sealed the deal, striking out Jonathan India and Elly De La Cruz, and getting Tyler Stephenson to ground out to end the game. The Reds didn't know what hit them!Overall, a complete team effort today! Let's keep this momentum rolling. Go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Reds (September 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |