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Pirates Preview: Bucs Try for Series Win Against Marlins

Bailey Falter Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 3-2 by the Miami Marlins in the second game of the series on Tuesday night.

After home runs from Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz brought them within a run, the Pirates had two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth but were unable to convert.

The Pirates (27-41) will try for the series win over the Marlins (25-40) in Wednesday’s finale.

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