Bucs Dugout · Mar 31, 2025
Pirates match MLB records in opening series
In what was in every way a disastrous start to the season for the Pirates against a rebuilding Marlins team, they did some things that hadn’t happened in a long time in what was a bizarre series.
If there was one positive takeaway, Derek Shelton had his team be much more aggressive on the basepaths than at any point last season. The Pirates manufactured runs and created opportunities to score by stealing bases, although not many hitters took advantage of these opportunities. This is a great sign moving forward for a Pirates offense that lacks power.