Pirates vs Rays: did Bryan Reynolds spark a ninth-inning push at Charlotte Sports Park?

The Pittsburgh Pirates left Charlotte Sports Park with a 16-7 record after a 6-1 result against the the Rays, who moved to 8-14 in this preseason matchup that started at 1:05 PM EDT.

First inning

The Pirates opened with 0 runs while the Rays produced 0 runs on 2 hits.

The Buccos left 13 runners on base in a 30 at-bat day that featured 4 hits and 3 walks.

Third inning

The Rays broke the game open with a 3-run third, building offense off an 11-hit afternoon.

Pirates starter José Urquidy worked 3.2 innings with 4 strikeouts and a 7.364 earned run average.

Fifth inning

The Rays added 2 runs in the fifth as the Pirates pitching line finished with 6 earned runs allowed and a 6.75 earned run average.

The Bucs defense turned 1 double play and finished without an error, while the pitching staff also issued 2 wild pitches.

Seventh inning

The Rays tacked on 1 run in the seventh, and the Pirates pitching staff allowed 3 stolen bases.

The Pirates put 1 hit on the board in the seventh but stayed scoreless in that frame.

Ninth inning

The Pirates finally got on the board with 1 run in the ninth, collecting 3 hits in the inning after entering it with 1 hit total.

Konnor Griffin supplied the Pirates run with a home run, and Bryan Reynolds posted a .333 average with a .666 on-base plus slugging in the previous game as the late push formed the backbone of the Pirates vs Rays full match report.

Pirates post-match stats showed a .133 batting average and a .445 on-base plus slugging, while Pirates post-game interviews and Pirates final whistle reaction centered on a lineup that finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position.

The Pirates are on the broadcast schedule again at 1:05 PM EDT on 3/16/2026 against the the Twins at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida on MNNT.

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