Pirates rally in late innings but fall to Giants in extras
The Pirates fought back in the late innings to force extras but fell 5-4 to the Giants in the 10th on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
In a thrilling matchup at PNC Park on Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates fought back in the late innings but ultimately fell 5-4 to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants took an early lead in the first inning, with Rafael Devers hitting a solo homer off Bubba Chandler. The Pirates tied the game in the bottom of the fourth when Landen Roupp walked Esmerlyn Valdez with the bases loaded.
However, the Giants quickly took control, loading the bases and scoring two runs off Ryan Walker in the fifth. Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz powered the Giants ahead 3-1 with a two-run inning. The Pirates fought back in the seventh and eighth innings, putting two runners in scoring position with one out each time. However, the Giants held on to win the game in the 10th inning, with Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales delivering crucial RBIs. The Pirates finished the night with an 8-4 loss in extra innings.
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