Pirates' Rally in the Fifth Inning Not Enough to Overcome Cardinals' Early Lead

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a challenging game against the St. Louis Cardinals, ending with a 44-40 record for the away team and 40-44 for the home team. The final score stood at 7-4 in favor of the Cardinals, marking a tough day at PNC Park for the Pirates.

The game saw significant action from both teams, but it was the Cardinals who took an early lead, scoring two runs in the third inning followed by a decisive four runs in the fourth inning. The Pirates responded vigorously in the fifth inning with four runs of their own, showcasing their resilience and fighting spirit. Despite this effort, they were unable to close the gap further or overcome their opponents' lead.

Key performances for the Pirates included Jack Suwinski's perfect batting average of 1.000 and an impressive slugging percentage of 2.0 from three at-bats, highlighting his crucial role in driving forward his team's offense during this game. Andrew McCutchen also made notable contributions with a home run that contributed significantly to his OPS of 1.25 and slugging percentage of 1.0.

On pitching duties, Mitch Keller had a challenging outing as he posted an ERA of 9.0 over five innings pitched, reflecting some struggles against a strong Cardinals lineup that managed to secure thirteen hits throughout the game.

Despite these valiant efforts from key players, it wasn't enough to secure victory on this occasion as defensive errors and missed opportunities left them trailing behind their rivals.

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off again against The St. Louis Cardinals on July 3rd at PNC Park in Pittsburgh at 6:40 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises another exciting chapter in this rivalry and will be broadcasted on BSMW for those looking to follow along live.