Pirates' Seventh Inning Rally Overwhelms Orioles at LECOM Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates improved their preseason record to 6-2 with a decisive victory over the Baltimore Orioles, who now stand at 4-3. The game concluded with a final score of 6-1 in favor of the Bucs.

First Inning

The opening inning saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm, as neither the Pirates nor the O's managed to score. The Pirates were unable to capitalize on any opportunities, while the Birds recorded one hit but failed to convert it into runs.

Third Inning

By the third inning, both teams continued their defensive standoff. The Buccos managed one hit but remained scoreless, while Baltimore mirrored this performance with a single hit and no runs.

Sixth Inning

The sixth inning marked a shift in momentum when Rafael Flores contributed significantly for Pittsburgh by getting on base and eventually scoring. This breakthrough put pressure on Baltimore as they responded with one run of their own, leveling briefly before Pittsburgh's dominance took hold.

Seventh Inning

A pivotal seventh inning saw Pittsburgh explode offensively. With seven hits leading to five runs, including contributions from Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales who showcased impressive batting skills from previous games. This offensive surge was complemented by solid pitching that kept Baltimore at bay throughout this critical period.

Ninth Inning

As the game drew towards its conclusion in the ninth inning, neither team added further scores despite efforts from both sides. The Pirates' defense held strong against two hits from Baltimore ensuring no additional runs were conceded.

In terms of pitching prowess during this matchup between these two teams: Brandan Bidois stood out for his effective relief work maintaining an ERA of zero across his appearances thus far; Dennis Santana also delivered consistent performances contributing significantly towards keeping opposition scores low throughout innings played today - reflecting positively upon overall team strategy execution seen here today!

Looking ahead: fans can catch upcoming action when Pittsburgh faces off against Houston Astros tomorrow (February 28th) scheduled start time being set around early afternoon hours (1:05 PM EDT). This encounter will take place within confines CACTI Park located West Palm Beach Florida – coverage available via HOU Video network broadcast services provided exclusively those interested following along live updates directly through respective channels offered accordingly!

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