What Happened
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated by the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 4-3, a game that concluded with a controversial play. The Pirates held a lead until the eighth inning when a pinch-hit two-run double by the Rockies' Fulford gave Colorado the advantage. The loss extended the Pirates' streak of not winning a game started by pitcher Paul Skenes to seven consecutive starts.
The game's outcome was heavily influenced by a play in the ninth inning, which has been described as controversial. Details of this specific play were not elaborated upon in the provided articles, but it contributed to the Pirates' inability to secure a victory. The Pirates had an opportunity to win the game, particularly after holding a lead earlier in the contest.
Prior to the eighth-inning rally by the Rockies, the Pirates had managed their lead. However, Fulford's timely hit shifted the momentum. The defeat was particularly frustrating for the Pirates, who saw a chance to win slip away in the final innings.
Key Facts
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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Colorado Rockies with a score of 4-3.
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A pinch-hit two-run double by Fulford in the eighth inning gave the Rockies the lead.
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The game ended on a controversial play in the ninth inning.
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This was the seventh consecutive start for Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes that did not result in a win.
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The Pirates had a lead before the Rockies' eighth-inning rally.
