Pirates Shut Out at LECOM Park: Can They Bounce Back Against the Orioles?

In a closely contested preseason game at LECOM Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the Baltimore Orioles, concluding with a final score of 0-4. This result moves the Pirates to a 14-13 record, while the Orioles adjust to 13-14. Despite a strong defensive showing, the Pirates were unable to capitalize on their opportunities throughout the game.

Pirates' Struggles at The Plate

The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves stifled by Baltimore's pitching, managing no runs and hits across nine innings. With an overall batting average of .000 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .100 for this game, it was clear that Pittsburgh struggled significantly in creating scoring opportunities. The team left three runners on base and had only one chance with runners in scoring position (RISP), which they failed to convert into any runs.

Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz both reached base via walks, showcasing some patience at the plate with OBPs of .333 each. However, despite these efforts to get on base and create scoring chances, they could not ignite any rallies for their team.

Orioles Capitalize in Key Moments

On the other side, the Baltimore Orioles managed to break through in crucial moments. Their offense came alive late in the game with three runs scored in the seventh inning followed by an additional run in ninth inning securing their victory over Pittsburgh. The Orioles tallied six hits throughout this contest and took advantage of stolen bases to put pressure on Pittsburgh's defense.

Baltimore's pitching was also noteworthy; starters held a combined ERA of 0.0 over 3.1 innings pitched while striking out four batters and maintaining a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of just 0.6.

Looking Ahead

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look forward to their next challenge as they travel to TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida for another preseason matchup against Toronto Blue Jays scheduled for March 23rd at 1:07 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on SportsNet PT as both teams prepare for what promises be another exciting baseball outing.

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