Miami MarlinsvsPittsburgh Pirates
MIA 2/PIT 3
Things to say
Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 at PNC Park.
01
opener
Pirates squeaked one out at home, 3-2 over the Marlins. Low-scoring grind all night at PNC. Pitching duel that came down to the last couple innings.
02
key player
Whoever was on the bump for Pittsburgh got into his stuff early and kept the heart of the Marlins order off balance.
03
hot take
Miami's manager went to the pen too early, again. That bullpen is gonna cost them a playoff spot if they don't figure it out.
04
deep cut
Both teams sitting right around .500, but the Bucs have quietly clawed back to a game over Miami in the standings.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if Pittsburgh can string a couple together before the next series.
The recap
Pirates squeak by the Marlins 3-2 at PNC, classic getaway-day grind where neither side could string much together. Pittsburgh's starter was the story — got into his stuff early, kept Miami's heart of the order quiet, and handed it off without the manager going to the pen too early.
Marlins clawed back to within one late but the Bucs' bullpen slammed the door, no walk-off drama needed. Low-scoring, tidy win that nudges Pittsburgh a game over .500.