Pirates’ Six-Game Win Streak Snapped in Shutout Loss to Mariners

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ six-game winning streak ended on the Fourth of July with a 6-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

How We Got There

After the Pirates (38-51) came up empty in the top of the first inning, Cal Raleigh gave the Mariners (46-42) a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first with a two-run homer off Bailey Falter (6-4).

Randy Arozarena hit a solo homer in the fourth, and Raleigh hit his second homer of the game in the bottom of the sixth, hit 35th of the year, to make it 4-0.

Dylan Moore hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against Braxton Ashcraft to extend Seattle’s lead even further.

Key Moment

The Pirates loaded the bases with one out in the top of the fourth when they were trailing by two runs, but Adam Frazier struck out and Joey Bart bounced out to third.

Star of the Game

Cal Raleigh’s two home run performance gave him a career-high with 35 in only 86 games. He leads baseball in the category.

Stat to Know

The Pirates’ six-game win streak was their longest of the season. They haven’t run seven games in a row since April 17-23, 2023.

Notable Performances

• Bailey Falter: 5.2 innings, three hits, four runs (three earned), no walks, four strikeouts, 75 pitches/51 strikes
• Nick Gonzales: 3 for 4

Noteworthy

• Ke’Bryan Hayes extended his hitting streak to 12 games, which is the longest streak by a Pirate this season.
• The Mariners’ four homers are tied for the most the Pirates allowed in a game this season.

Up Next

RHP Mike Burrows (1-2, 4.15 ERA) starts for the Pirates in the second game of the series on Saturday night. RHP Luis Castillo (4-5, 3.55 ERA) goes for the Mariners. First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET.