Orioles Stumble as Pirates' Seventh Inning Surge at LECOM Park Proves Decisive

The Baltimore Orioles faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a preseason matchup at LECOM Park, resulting in a 6-1 victory for the home team. This game marked the Orioles' third loss of the preseason, bringing their record to 4-3, while the Pirates improved to 6-2.

First Inning

The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Orioles managed just one hit in the first inning, setting a cautious tone for what would be a challenging day at bat. Meanwhile, Baltimore's starting pitcher kept things tight on defense by not allowing any hits from Pittsburgh.

Middle Innings

As the game progressed into the middle innings, both teams continued to grapple with finding offensive momentum. The O's recorded another three hits through innings two to four but failed to convert these opportunities into runs due to strong defensive plays by Pittsburgh and some unfortunate errors on Baltimore's part.

Sixth Inning

A glimmer of hope appeared for Baltimore in the sixth inning when they finally broke through with their only run of the game. This was achieved thanks to strategic hitting that capitalized on an error by Pittsburgh’s defense. However, this was quickly overshadowed as Pittsburgh responded with a run of their own during their turn at bat.

Seventh Inning

The seventh inning proved pivotal as it saw an explosive performance from Pittsburgh that ultimately decided the game's outcome. The Bucs unleashed five runs off seven hits against Baltimore’s bullpen which struggled significantly under pressure. Despite efforts from players like Ryan Mountcastle who had shown promise earlier in previous games with his .333 average and .667 slugging percentage last match-up; it wasn't enough against such an overwhelming offensive surge from Pittsburgh.

Final Innings

Innings eight and nine saw no further scoring from either side despite attempts by both teams’ hitters trying desperately till final outs were made – leaving fans reflecting upon what could have been if certain plays had gone differently throughout earlier parts within this contest between these two competitive squads.

Looking ahead after this tough loss where key moments slipped away due largely because ineffective pitching during critical junctures such as those witnessed within seventh frame specifically - fans can catch next action involving Birds when they host Atlanta Braves back home Ed Smith Stadium February 28th starting time scheduled around early afternoon hours (1:05 PM EDT). Coverage will be available via MASN network broadcast ensuring supporters stay connected wherever may reside geographically speaking!

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