Just shy of an amazing play
The Pirates thought they prevented a walk-off in the ninth, but a bobbled ball led to a safe call at the plate.
What an outing from Bailey 👏 pic.twitter.com/clzlmYktLJ
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 18, 2024
Alika Williams makes a nice diving stop to take a hit away from Miles Mastrobuoni in the bottom of the 3rd inning
Colin Holderman strikes out Patrick Wisdom to escape a bases-loaded jam and keep the game knotted at 0 in the bottom of the 8th inning
Pirates manager Derek Shelton discusses the umpire's ruling in the 9th inning and Bailey Falter's outing following the 1-0 loss to the Cubs
Patrick Wisdom tries to stretch a bloop single into a double and is nabbed by Edward Olivares at second base in the bottom of the 4th inning
First pitcher in Pirates history with 11 strikeouts at Wrigley Field 👏 pic.twitter.com/OmvK1Jobc8
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 17, 2024
Paul Skenes shines in his second career start, striking out 11 batters across six no-hit innings against the Cubs
Andrew McCutchen cranks a solo home run to left field to increase the Pirates' lead to 9-0 in the 8th inning
Paul Skenes strikes out Mike Tauchman for his 11th strikeout of the game, completing six no-hit innings for the Pirates
Paul Skenes and the Pirates take on Christopher Morel and the Cubs on May 17, 2024