Trailing by one run, the Pirates had a golden opportunity to tie the game or even take the lead in the ninth inning after loading the bases on a MarcellOzuna single, an error that allowed BrandonLowe to reach and a walk to EndyRodriguez.
The momentum shifted multiple times when the Pirates took the lead with a three-run eighth and the Rockies responded with two in bottom half. But this time, there wasn't an answer.
AntonioSenzatela struck out TylerCallihan on four pitches, including a 1-2 fastball up and out of the zone, and got JaredTriolo to ground into a game-ending double play on a 98 mph fastball located pretty much right down the pipe. Bases loaded, nobody out and a fly ball couldn't even be mustered in that situation.
"Really tough when you battle back," DonKelly said. "In the ninth, to get the bases loaded, we gotta find a way to come through in that situation and at least get one, or more at times.”
THE ASYLUM
Squandered shot in the ninth
Trailing by one run, the Pirates had a golden opportunity to tie the game or even take the lead in the ninth inning after loading the bases on a Marcell Ozuna single, an error that allowed Brandon Lowe to reach and a walk to Endy Rodriguez.
The momentum shifted multiple times when the Pirates took the lead with a three-run eighth and the Rockies responded with two in bottom half. But this time, there wasn't an answer.
Antonio Senzatela struck out Tyler Callihan on four pitches, including a 1-2 fastball up and out of the zone, and got Jared Triolo to ground into a game-ending double play on a 98 mph fastball located pretty much right down the pipe. Bases loaded, nobody out and a fly ball couldn't even be mustered in that situation.
"Really tough when you battle back," Don Kelly said. "In the ninth, to get the bases loaded, we gotta find a way to come through in that situation and at least get one, or more at times.”
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