Raise the Jolly Roger

One of the best things to do on a beautiful spring or summer day in Pittsburgh is to head down to PNC Park to catch a Pittsburgh Pirate baseball game.  Sure, it’s been 20 years since the Pirates were able to finish above .500, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t go to the ballpark and enjoy it with friends and family.  This past Saturday I did just that and it was a pretty good time.  The Pirates even won, beating the Cincinnati Reds on two homeruns, with one ending up in Allegheny River.  Today’s shot are a collection from the game.  Hope you enjoy!

A view of Pittsburgh from the North Shore before the game

The sunset was pretty amazing over Heinz Field

Put on the 70-200 and snapped another one of the light coming through the clouds

At the home plate gate of PNC Park

Pirates star Andrew McCutcheon just gets thrown out at first

Reflections of the game in another fan’s glasses

It got a little cloudy later in the game, but never rained

Pirate’s pitcher James McDonald delivers a pitch to Red’s second baseman Brandon Phillips, which he just missed, as you can see the ball just below the bat

A view from behind home plate

The super moon even made an appearance over the city

Pirate’s closer Joel Hanrahan brings the hammer down once again

Fireworks celebrating the Bucco’s win

 

Thanks for stopping by today folks!  See you all tomorrow.