Can the Pirates Bounce Back After a Shutout Loss to the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium?

In a recent face-off at Ed Smith Stadium, the Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves on the losing end of an 8-0 game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Pirates, now standing at 7-13 for the season, struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, managing only 5 hits and committing 2 errors. On the other side, the Orioles improved their record to 11-10 with a strong display of hitting that produced 12 hits.

The game was marked by missed opportunities for the Pirates, who left a total of 13 runners on base and were unable to capitalize during crucial moments. Despite having runners in scoring positions on three occasions, they failed to drive any runs home. The team's batting average was a mere .156 for this game, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .182 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .188.

From an individual performance standpoint, Ji-Man Choi and Jack Suwinski both recorded batting averages of .333 for this game. Carter Bins stood out by achieving a perfect batting average of 1.000 from his single at-bat which resulted in a hit. However, these efforts were overshadowed by collective struggles at the plate and in fielding where two throwing errors contributed to their challenges.

The pitching staff faced its own set of difficulties against a relentless Orioles lineup that managed to score early and maintain pressure throughout all nine innings. Vincent Velasquez started for Pittsburgh but encountered resistance from Baltimore hitters who earned seven runs off him over four innings pitched.

Looking ahead, fans can catch their next chance to support The Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on The Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers on March 20th at 1:05 PM EDT. This upcoming match will be available for viewing on NESN network channels.