The Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the San Diego Padres in a challenging matchup, ultimately losing 9-4. Adam Frazier provided a glimmer of hope for the Pirates with a home run that narrowed the gap to one run in the sixth inning. However, the Padres responded decisively, scoring four unanswered runs in the last two innings to secure their victory. This loss marks the Pirates' sixth defeat in their last eight games, leaving them at a disappointing 12-21. As they prepare for the next game, pitcher Bailey Falter will be under scrutiny as he seeks to rebound from a rough outing where he allowed seven runs against the Dodgers.