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Pittsburgh Pirates Lose 5-4 to Miami Marlins in Season Opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a tough Opening Day, suffering a 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, largely due to defensive errors and bullpen struggles. Young pitcher Paul Skenes made his debut, becoming the youngest Pirate to start on Opening Day and impressively striking out seven batters over 5 1/3 innings. Despite his strong performance, the Pirates' defense faltered, allowing the Marlins to capitalize on mistakes, including a critical misplay by center fielder Oneil Cruz. The game turned in the ninth inning when the Marlins scored two runs, highlighted by Nick Fortes' leadoff triple and Kyle Stowers' game-winning single. Manager Derek Shelton expressed disappointment in his team's defensive execution, which contributed to losing a 4-1 lead. This loss underscores the ongoing issues the Pirates face with their bullpen and fielding as they start the new season.


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