Local

Oviedo settles in but Pirates squander chances in 3-2 loss to Rangers

By Cody Potanko, Sports Now Group

Chris Owings Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Owings (38) walks back to the dugout after striking out against Texas Rangers relief pitcher Will Smith (51) in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 24, in Pittsburgh. Texas Rangers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) (Barry Reeger/AP)

By Cody Potanko, Sports Now Group

PITTSBURGH — Trailing by a run, the Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to draw even with the Texas Rangers in the late innings despite some big opportunities. The Rangers held on to defeat the Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park.

In a 3-2 game entering the eighth inning, three straight Pirates’ batters reached with one out off of Rangers relief pitcher José Leclerc. Ke’Bryan Hayes and Carlos Santana each singled and Connor Joe drew a walk.

The traffic led to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy to go to the bullpen and bring in left-hander Will Smith to face Rodolfo Castro.

Read the full recap from our partners at Sports Now Group Pittsburgh.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

TRENDING NOW:

  • Student shot, killed outside Pittsburgh’s Oliver Citywide Academy
  • Beloved Albert Gallatin kindergarten teacher dies unexpectedly
  • Electricity costs to rise in June, West Penn Power customers to see 20.7% increase
  • VIDEO: Pittsburgh police looking for 2 suspects after assault, kidnapping
  • DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts

    • ©2023 Cox Media Group

    0

    Most Read