Official Game Thread - 5/3 - Bucs vs Rockies

[Doc]

Rockies with a three spot in the 6th. Pirates need to respond.

[Bobster]

Rockies with a three spot in the 6th. Pirates need to respond.

Bucs have scored more than 3 runs 3 times since April 15.

[Doc]

Well, maybe some of our boys will respond in the next inning. Or tomorrow. Or in Indianapolis next week.

[Doc]

Bucs go in order in the 7th, including Oneil Cruz. I’ll ask the question again: as of today, would you rather have him or De La Cruz of the Reds for the next six years? While they’re destined to be compared over the years, De La Cruz plays as hard as any player I’ve ever seen and, according to an article on mlb.com this morning, is on pace to hit 40 HRs and steal 90 bases, something no one has ever done. In the meantime, Cruz plays without passion, like he can’t be bothered. I know who I’d rather have here in May, 2024.

[Doc]

Bucs try to rally with a HBP and a walk ( ), but can’t finish it off. Still 3-0 Colorado after 8.

[Doc]

Wow, Kyle Nicolas threw a bunch of his pitches at 99 mph! Nice to have that in the bullpen. Last chance for the Bucs. Need three to tie here in the 9th.

[Doc]

Bucs continue their torrid offensive output with a Reynolds leadoff walk.

[Doc]

Rockies bring in lefty Jalen Beeks to face Cruz after Hayes bounces into a force play. Reynolds is at second with one out.

[Doc]

Cruz sticks it up my butt with a HR. 3-2 Rockies. I’m a big boy, I can take it.

[Doc]

Joe and Triolo both strike out to end it. Bucs struck out 12 more times tonight, but did manage two runs on one swing. Surge mentioned being at rock bottom after the series sweep in Oakland. Not so fast, Bucko.