Pirates Crush Rockies, 5-2! 
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What a fantastic game for our Buccos! The Pittsburgh Pirates came out on top with a 5-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies. We saw some awesome performances tonight, especially from our power hitters Andrew McCutchen and Jack Suwinski. Let's break it down!Starting Strong 
The action started right away when Bryan Reynolds smashed a homer (432 feet) to right field in the top of the 1st inning, giving the Pirates the early lead. We couldn't capitalize more in the inning, but the tone was set! The Rockies tried to respond, but Luis Ortiz took over pitching duties from Carmen Mlodzinski and kept them scoreless through the second.Pitching Dominance 
Our pitching staff was electric tonight. After taking over early, Ortiz was rock solid, and then came the bullpen. Colin Holderman and Aroldis Chapman continued to shut down the Rockies’ lineup all the way until the 9th inning. It was thrilling to see David Bednar come in to close it out, securing the win despite a late homer from Charlie Blackmon.Offensive Highlights 
The offensive fireworks continued in the 7th inning. Ke'Bryan Hayes singled and stole second, setting the stage for Jack Suwinski. Suwinski did not disappoint, launching a 459-foot homer that brought Hayes home and gave us a more comfortable 4-1 lead.The top of the 8th added some final insurance when Andrew McCutchen doubled, followed by a Bryan Reynolds single that drove him home, making it 5-1.
Rockies’ Late Surge 
Although Blackmon managed to hit a solo homer off Bednar in the 9th, it was far too little, too late for the Rockies. Our Pirates held on tight and clinched a well-earned 5-2 victory!Final Thoughts 
This game was a true showcase of our team's talent and resilience. From powerful hits to lockdown pitching, the Pirates demonstrated why we believe in them so passionately. Let's savor this win and look forward to more success on the horizon. Go Bucs! 
️Scoreboard for Pirates @ Rockies (June 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |