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Did Pirates' Ninth Inning Rally at Citizens Bank Park Fall Short Against Phillies?

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a night game at Citizens Bank Park, with an attendance of 44,164 fans. The Pirates entered the game with a record of 15-31, while the Phillies held a stronger standing at 27-18. Despite their efforts, the Bucs fell to the Phils with a final score of 5-2.


May 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Nick Solak (46) fields a fly ball against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

First Inning


The game began with both teams testing each other's defenses. The Phillies managed to get on the scoreboard early in the first inning, securing 1 run from their lineup's three hits. The Pirates struggled to respond offensively and ended their turn without any hits or runs.


Fourth Inning


By the fourth inning, Philadelphia extended their lead significantly by adding three more runs to their tally through four hits. This surge put pressure on Pittsburgh's pitching staff and defense as they tried to contain Philadelphia's momentum. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh continued facing challenges at bat and couldn't capitalize on opportunities presented by Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s solid fielding performance.


May 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott (5) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Sixth Inning


As tensions rose in this middle segment of playtime for both squads; neither team scored additional points during this period despite some promising plays from players like Ke'Bryan Hayes who maintained his batting average (.333) throughout these innings but failed ultimately due largely due lackluster support around him within lineup structure itself which saw only one hit recorded across entire sixth frame alone!


Ninth Inning


In what seemed like an uphill battle all evening long finally came down last chance effort made possible thanks primarily Bryan Reynolds’ impressive display power hitting prowess when he launched home run deep into stands bringing two much-needed runs back onto board late stage contest yet unfortunately wasn’t enough overcome deficit created earlier parts match leaving final result firmly favor hosts instead visitors once again unable secure victory away ground setting up next encounter between these sides tomorrow afternoon same venue starting time scheduled approximately around 1:35 PM EDT broadcast live NBCS-PH network coverage available those interested tuning follow action closely see how unfolds further developments unfold course events transpire accordingly thereafter too so stay tuned keep updated latest happenings surrounding ongoing series involving respective franchises involved here today!


May 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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