North Shore Nine

The North Shore Nine Postgame Show recapped a frustrating 4–3 Pirates loss to the Athletics, a game that perfectly encapsulated the team’s 2025 struggles. Jim and Doug opened by highlighting a rare bright spot: a quick three-run first inning that included a Spencer Horwitz double and RBI hits from Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen. Mitch Keller looked sharp early, retiring the first nine batters and cruising through three scoreless frames. But everything shifted in the fifth when Keller walked the No. 9 hitter and left a changeup over the plate that Lawrence Butler crushed for a decisive three-run homer.

Despite a strong effort from the bullpen—Evan Sisk, Justin Lawrence, and others combined for four scoreless innings—the Pirates’ offense went silent after the first. They finished just 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base. Jim and Doug also touched on the cool moment of Jack Wilson returning to PNC Park to watch his son Jacob play.

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