North Shore Nine

The latest North Shore Nine Postgame Show dives into the Pirates’ frustrating 4-3 walk-off loss to the Royals, their fifth straight defeat after what felt like a promising six-game win streak. Jim and Cody unpack a game that was both entertaining and infuriating—highlighting Mitch Keller’s dominant outing, Oneil Cruz’s moonshot, and Nick Gonzales‘ continued breakout. But once again, the offense came up short, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and failing to take advantage of Kansas City’s miscues. The crew doesn’t hold back, calling out the continued failures from the top of the lineup, questioning Don Kelly’s decisions, and wondering if this team is destined to waste elite pitching all season. They also touch on the broader issues with development and how the lack of offensive growth continues to haunt the Pirates.

If you’re tired, frustrated, or just need to commiserate with fellow Pirates sickos—this episode is a must-watch. Catch the full breakdown on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.