🧵 1. In a stunning comeback, the Pittsburgh Pirates rally from a nine-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-12, their largest comeback in franchise history since 1882. #sports
🧵 1. In a stunning comeback, the Pittsburgh Pirates rally from a nine-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-12, their largest comeback in franchise history since 1882. #sports
🧵 2. The Reds, who held a 9-0 lead, couldn't hold off the Pirates' relentless offense as Luis Rivas shines with five RBIs. A disappointing blow for Cincinnati's bullpen.
🧵 3. It's a historic night as the Pirates overcome a 9-run deficit for the first time ever, breaking their 0-819 record. A remarkable feat in baseball history.
🧵 4. Despite their efforts to rally, the Reds fall short and lose their fourth straight game. They now sit 2.5 games behind the last wild-card spot in the NL standings.
🧵 5. A major-league record broken: Cincinnati's blown nine-run lead is the largest this season, surpassing Seattle's 7-run blown lead back in April. A heartbreaking loss for the Reds.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38475065/pirates-9-reds-pull-largest-rally-team-started-1882