PITTSBURGH –The San Diego Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-2, on April 8, 2026 at PNC Park and The Sporting Tribune’s Robert Sloter was there to capture the following TST Images.

Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Robert Sloter – The Sporting Tribune

Jake Cronenworth #9 rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Michael King #34 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Manager Craig Stammen removes Michael King #34 from the game against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Manager Craig Stammen removes Michael King #34 from the game against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Manager Craig Stammen removes Michael King #34 from the game against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Konnor Griffin #6 celebrates after scoring during a game against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Konnor Griffin #6 celebrates after scoring during a game against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Konnor Griffin #6 celebrates after scoring during a game against the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jackson Merrill #3 slides safely into second base against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Jackson Merrill #3 slides safely into second base against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

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Jackson Merrill #3 slides safely into second base against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Mason Miller #22 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Mason Miller #22 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Robert Sloter – The Sporting Tribune

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Mason Miller #22 throws a pitch against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Mason Miller #22 celebrates after a team victory over the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Mason Miller #22 celebrates after a team victory over the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.

Robert Sloter – The Sporting Tribune

Mason Miller #22 celebrates after a team victory over the Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh.