Tough Start for the Bucs 
Hey, fellow Pirates faithful! Today was a challenging game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and while the energy was there, the bats just couldn't fully back it up until it was a bit too late. Our start in the first inning wasn't much to write home about. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen both struck out, and while Bryan Reynolds managed to squeeze in a walk, we couldn’t build on it as Joey Bart grounded out. Patience, patience!Phillies Take Charge 
The Phillies seized the opportunity from the get-go, scoring in the bottom of the first with a well-orchestrated play, thanks to Kyle Schwarber's crucial double that brought in Trea Turner. Just like that, we ended the inning trailing by 1-0. Things didn't improve in the third when Bryson Stott sent one flying to deep right center with a solo homer, further expanding the Phillies lead to 2-0. A few hits here and there, including Harper's and Castellanos' inputs, pushed their score even higher, creating a gap tough to bridge.Pirates Show Some Fight Back 
Fast forward to the 9th inning, when our beloved Bryan Reynolds showcased his power with a towering home run to right center! This much-needed energy boost also brought Andrew McCutchen home, putting us on the board at last, making it 5-2. It might not have been the comeback we all were hoping for, but it certainly showed the fighting spirit of our team as they offered a late battle cry in the game.It’s time to dust off this away-game slip and focus on the next matchup. Keep your chins up, Pirates fans, better days are on the horizon!
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 |