Pirates' Bats Silenced by Orioles Pitching, Fall 5-2 at PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates now stand at 6-2 after a challenging game against the Baltimore Orioles, who improved their record to 5-2. The final score reflected the Orioles' upper hand, with a 5-2 outcome in favor of the visitors.

The Pirates faced an uphill battle throughout the game as they struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Orioles pitching staff. Despite playing on their home turf at PNC Park, the Pirates could only muster six hits and two runs over nine innings. The team's batting average was a modest .182 for the game, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .229 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .364. They left six runners on base and were unable to capitalize in clutch situations, going just 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

Two solo home runs accounted for all of Pittsburgh's scoring, showcasing some power but highlighting their inability to string together productive hits. The team's pitchers also had difficulty containing Baltimore's hitters, allowing twelve hits and five runs. While Pittsburgh’s fielders committed no errors during play – maintaining a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0 – it wasn't enough to counteract the offensive pressure from Baltimore.

Jared Jones took the loss for Pittsburgh after giving up two earned runs over six innings pitched; his season record now stands at 1-1. Meanwhile, Grayson Rodriguez claimed victory for Baltimore with his second win this season without any losses yet recorded.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next Pirates game as they face off again against the Orioles at PNC Park on April 6th. This evening matchup is scheduled for an 8:05 PM start time and will be broadcasted live on SportsNet PT for those eager to follow every pitch and swing.