[POSTGAME] The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates (1-0) 2025-05-18

[Phil]

[GAMEDAY] Pittsburgh Pirates @ Philadelphia Phillies – May 18, 2025

Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Start Time (ET): May 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM ET
Game Status: Final
TV: NBCSP, SportsNet-PIT
Radio: 94 WIP, KDKA-FM 93.7
Gameday Link: https://www.mlb.com/gameday/pirates-vs-phillies/2025/05/18/777880

Final Score:
Pittsburgh Pirates: 0 R
Philadelphia Phillies: 1 R

Pittsburgh Pirates Batting:

#	Batter	AVG	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K
1	Oneil Cruz - CF	.223	4	0	0	0	0	4
2	Andrew McCutchen - DH	.248	4	0	1	0	0	1
3	Bryan Reynolds - RF	.203	4	0	1	0	0	2
4	Spencer Horwitz - 1B	.167	4	0	1	0	0	1
5	Ke'Bryan Hayes - 3B	.250	3	0	0	0	1	1
6	Alexander Canario - LF	.229	3	0	1	0	0	2
7	Adam Frazier - 2B	.217	3	0	0	0	0	1
8	Isiah Kiner-Falefa - SS	.279	3	0	1	0	0	1
9	Henry Davis - C	.150	3	0	1	0	0	1

Bench: Nick Solak (RF), Joey Bart (C), Jared Triolo (SS), Tommy Pham (LF)

Philadelphia Phillies Batting:

#	Batter	AVG	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K
1	Bryson Stott - 2B	.256	4	0	0	0	0	1
2	Trea Turner - SS	.294	3	0	0	0	0	1
3	Bryce Harper - 1B	.257	3	0	1	0	0	1
4	Kyle Schwarber - DH	.257	3	0	0	0	0	1
5	Nick Castellanos - RF	.278	3	1	1	0	0	0
6	Max Kepler - LF	.218	3	0	1	0	0	2
7	Alec Bohm - 3B	.256	3	0	0	0	0	1
8	Brandon Marsh - CF	.186	2	0	0	1	1	0
9	Rafael Marchán - C	.143	3	0	0	0	0	2

Bench: J.T. Realmuto (C), Edmundo Sosa (2B), Weston Wilson (LF), Johan Rojas (CF)

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching:

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	P-S
Paul Skenes	8.0	3	1	1	1	9	102-71

Philadelphia Phillies Pitching:

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	P-S
Orion Kerkering	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	15-7
Matt Strahm	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	15-10
Jordan Romano	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	11-9
Mick Abel	6.0	5	0	0	0	9	84-62

Game Highlights:

Pirates vs. Phillies Highlights (00:03:09)
Condensed Game: PIT@PHI - 5/18/25 (00:09:07)
Mick Abel earns win in stellar MLB debut (00:01:34)
Brandon Marsh's RBI fielder's choice (00:00:23)
Paul Skenes strikes out nine in superb outing (00:01:03)
Rafael Marchán catches Isiah Kiner-Falefa stealing (00:00:20)
Jordan Romano completes Phillies' shutout (00:00:17)
Mick Abel's first career strikeout (00:00:26)
Paul Skenes strikes out Bryce Harper (00:00:06)
Bryce Harper's single in the 6th (00:00:12)
Mick Abel on his historic MLB debut (00:00:54)
Rob Thomson on Mick Abel's strong MLB debut (00:01:16)
Paul Skenes breaks down his start vs. the Phillies (00:01:23)
Don Kelly on Skenes' start and 1-0 loss (00:01:23)
Breaking down Mick Abel's pitches (00:00:04)
Mick Abel's outing against the Pirates (00:00:24)
Breaking down Paul Skenes' pitches (00:00:04)
Paul Skenes' outing against the Phillies (00:00:25)
Starting lineups for Pirates at Phillies - May 18, 2025 (00:00:10)
Bench availability for Pittsburgh, May 18 vs Phillies (00:00:08)
Fielding alignment for Philadelphia, May 18 vs Pirates (00:00:11)
Bench availability for Philadelphia, May 18 vs Pirates (00:00:08)
Bullpen availability for Philadelphia, May 18 vs Pirates (00:00:08)
Bullpen availability for Pittsburgh, May 18 vs Phillies (00:00:08)
Probable pitchers for Pirates at Phillies - May 18, 2025 (00:00:06)
Probable pitchers for Pirates at Phillies - May 18, 2025 (00:00:06)

Last updated: May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

 

[Phil]

PHILLIES SCORE!!
Brandon Marsh grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Nick Castellanos scores. Max Kepler out at 2nd. Brandon Marsh to 1st.