In a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night in the second game of their series. Home runs from Ke'Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz sparked a late rally, bringing the Pirates within one run of the Marlins. With two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth, the Pirates were unable to convert their chances, ultimately sealing their defeat.

The Pirates, now 27-41, are looking to rebound in the series finale against the Marlins, who hold a slightly better record at 25-40. Pittsburgh's offensive performances have shown promise, underscored by their young talents, but consistency remains a challenge as they aim for a series win.