PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled massively from the plate, as they suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Pirates drop to 1-4 on this road trip, winning one of three games vs. the New York Mets at Citi Field and suffering a 8-4 defeat in the previous game vs. the Phillies, losing the series.
This marks the seventh out of eight road series the Pirates have lost this season, falling to 6-18 on the road and 15-31 overall. The Phillies improve to 27-15 and 16-8 at home in 2025.
Pirates starting pitcher, right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, allowed back-to-back singles to Phillies shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Bryce Harper, putting runners on the corner with one out in the bottom of the first inning.
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Phillies desingated hitter Kyle Schwarber then hit a double off of Mlodzinski, allowing Turner to score and give the home team a 1-0 game, plus move Harper to third base.
Mlodzinski got Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos to ground right to his first baseman Spencer Horwitz, who threw an advancing Harper out at home plate. Mlodzinski then got left fielder Max Kepler to fly out to Oneil Cruz in center field, ending any further scoring from the Phillies.
The Phillies doubled their lead to open the bottom of the third inning, as second baseman Bryson Stott hit a slider out for a solo home run, making it 2-0 to the home team.
Philadelphia almost added on, as Harper walked and Castellanos hit a ground rule double, but Kepler popped out.
Mlodzinski would get the first out of the bottom of the fourth inning, but then allowed a single to third baseman Alec Bohm and a double to center fielder Brandon Marsh.
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Pirates manager Don Kelly would take Mlodzinski out after that and put in left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz.
Wentz allowed a single to Stott to start off and both Bohm and Marsh scored to double the Phillies’ lead at 4-0.
Stott stole second base and after Wentz got Turner to line out, Harper doubled and scored Stott, extending Philadelphia’s lead to 5-0.
The Pirates had just three hits up until the ninth inning, with third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes hitting a single in the top of the second inning, right fielder Bryan Reynolds reaching first base on a single in the top of the fourth innng and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa doing the same in the top of the sixth inning.
Pittsburgh finally got some offense going in the top of the ninth inning as designated hitter Andrew McCutchen walked and then Reynolds hit a two-run home run with one out, cutting the deficit to 5-2.
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They would still lose the game as catcher Joey Bart struckout and pinch hitter Alexander Canario grounded out to end it.
The Pirates will look to avoid the series sweep against the Phillies on May 18. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m.
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P3R, the organization behind the Pittsburgh Marathon, has opened registration for one of this fall’s largest local races.
Runners can now sign up for the 10 Miler and 10K, scheduled for Nov. 8. P3R expects a record-breaking 6,000 participants at this year’s events, according to spokeswoman Kelsey Emch. The events drew more than 5,500 participants last year.
The 10 Miler course begins at Station Square and travels through the North Shore, the Strip District and Downtown, while the 10K begins on the North Shore near PNC Park and follows the 10 Miler route the rest of the way.
Both races finish on Liberty Avenue Downtown – a common ending point for P3R events.
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P3R CEO Troy Schooley said in a release that the 10 Miler and 10K have become a “signature fall tradition” for Pittsburghers of all abilities.
“Whether participants are chasing a personal best, enjoying the event with friends or taking part in the walking division, this race delivers an unforgettable experience while showcasing our city at its very best,” he said.
The 10 Miler costs around $66 per person with processing fees, and the 10K costs around $49. Discounts are available through June 9.
Those interested in participating can register on P3R’s website. Registrants receive complimentary racing bibs, branded long-sleeve shirts, and medals.
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started to install its ReadyFare vending machines as the agency prepares to roll out its new fare payment system.
PRT said it’s working to roll out its new ReadyFare system and has started to install the new machine at some of its light-rail stations.
The new machines recently were installed at PRT’s Gateway station in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit has begun installing new ReadyFare machines at stations throughout the agency’s system.
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PRT said that as it prepares to roll out the new system, current ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card.
The new ReadyFare cards will be able to be purchased at the new machines for $1.
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PRT said that riders will be able to transfer any balances they have on a ConnectCard to the new ReadyFare cards using an online balance transfer form.
Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. Except it’s not the fans generating all the excitement — it’s about 5 pounds of honeybees.
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The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela said it was contacted on Wednesday about a swarm of bees clustered on the stage scaffolding. The apiary put the swarm in a “nuc box” and took them home before moving the bees into full-size equipment.
Owner Al Fine estimates the swarm weighed about 4 to 5 pounds and consisted of 12,000 to 15,000 bees. All said, it took less than two hours to get the job done.
The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela removed about 12,000 to 15,000 bees from Acrisure Stadium.
(Photo: The Fine Family Apiary/Facebook)
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Why do bees swarm?
Swarming is how honeybees propagate, Fine explained. According to Penn State Extension, during swarming, the queen and about half the workers leave their home to establish a new nest. The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home.
Swarms can stick around for several hours or days until they’re ready to move, Penn State Extension says. Meanwhile, the colony left behind is temporarily without a leader until a new queen is established.
With the swarm at Acrisure Stadium removed, Morgan Wallen’s show is ready to go on. The country music megastar will bring his I’m The Problem Tour to Pittsburgh on June 5 and June 6, along with multiple acts like Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley.
