Cruz's grand slam lifts Pirates to 6-1 win over Nationals
Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1.
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Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1.
In an open letter to fans, the team has offered to give the original owners of the "Bucco Bricks" a free replica of their keepsake.
The shutout came a night after the Pirates recorded a season high in runs scored while beating the Nationals 10-3.
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3.
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
Hunter Greene pitched seven sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 4-0 victory.
Elly De La Cruz hit his second career grand slam, Andrew Abbott allowed a run over five innings in his season debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
Season ticket holder Tom Lohr decided to wear the paper bag on his head, but a ballpark staff member asked him to remove it mid-game.
After learning that the "Bucco Bricks" were sent to a recycling facility, one fan wants to buy them back and send them to their owners.
The Connecticut native played for the Pirates from 1964 to 1974 and spent over 30 years as a team broadcaster.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have issued a statement about the missing "Bucco Bricks" from outside PNC Park.
It hasn't been a happy opening week for the local baseball team, between losses, "sell the team" chants, and questions around the "Bucco Bricks."
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
Many fans took to social media over the weekend to express outrage over the sign's removal.
Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
