On Tuesday night, the Pirates made club history with an impressive 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Despite a poor performance from starting pitcher George Kirby, the Pirates managed to hit seven home runs to secure the win.
Kirby struggled early on, giving up three runs in the first inning. However, the Pirates offense was able to pick him up with a barrage of home runs. The Pirates hit four home runs in the second inning alone, with Adam Frazier, Colin Moran, Jacob Stallings, and Bryan Reynolds all going yard. Reynolds and Frazier both hit two-run shots, while Moran and Stallings each hit solo shots.
The Pirates continued their offensive onslaught in the fourth inning, with Kevin Newman and Erik Gonzalez both hitting solo home runs. The Pirates added one more run in the sixth inning, when Moran hit his second home run of the night.
The seven home runs set a new club record for most home runs in a single game. It was also the most home runs hit by any team in a single game this season.
The Pirates’ offense was able to overcome a poor performance from Kirby, who only lasted four innings and gave up three runs on five hits. The Pirates bullpen was able to shut down the Mariners for the remainder of the game, with Chris Stratton, Richard Rodriguez, and Kyle Crick combining for five scoreless innings.
The Pirates’ win was a historic one, as they set a new club record with seven home runs. Despite a poor performance from Kirby, the Pirates’ offense was able to pick him up and secure the win. The Pirates will look to continue their success as they look to make a playoff push in the second half of the season.
