Philliess Take Victory Over Pirates! 
What a day to be a Philadelphia Phillies fan! Our team came out on top with a solid 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showing off some serious talent and determination. Let's dive into the highlights of the game that made us all proud!
First Innings Excitement 
We started strong with Bryson Stott stealing the show in the first inning with his hustle and determination! Trea Turner got us on base with a nifty infield single, and then Bryce Harper, always a clutch player, singled up the middle. This set the stage for Kyle Schwarber, who doubled to bring Turner home for the first run, as Harper advanced to third. Although we missed out on more in the first inning, with Harper getting tagged out at home, the initial momentum was on our side!
Stott's Stellar Performance 
In the third inning, Bryson Stott hammered a solo home run to right-center, electrifying Citizen's Bank Park and extending our lead. Stott wasn't done making noise; in the fourth inning, he singled again, bringing home two more runs as Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh crossed the plate. Stott's aggressive base running paid off as he stole second and later scored from Bryce Harper's double to left field. Stott's outstanding performance showed why he's such an indispensable part of the Phillies!
Dominant Pitching & Closing It Out 
Our pitchers were truly on fire, keeping the Pirates' offense in check. Zack Wheeler, Matt Strahm, Elieser Hernández, and finally Ray Banks showcased an incredible display of pitching prowess. Even when Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the ninth, we maintained our composure and locked down the win.
What an incredible game to watch at home, full of thrilling moments and the Phillies' triumphant performance! Let's keep this momentum going, Phillies fans!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Phillies (May 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |