Colton Wong gave fans a high-effort at-bat against Joe Musgrove that turned into an entertaining moment. Musgrove opened with a pitch Wong ripped down the line, but it landed just foul. Wong wasn’t thrilled, but the ump’s call looked accurate. Manager Mike Shildt kept a safe distance, giving some silent support from the dugout. Musgrove shifted speeds and locations, mixing pitches well, but Wong stayed locked in. He finally connected, sending the ball to the wall and taking second on what should have been a clean double.
With a slight bobble on the relay, Wong thought about going for third. He hesitated, then made a late dash. The Pirates executed a smooth cutoff and Musgrove finished the play with an athletic tag. Wong never quite reached third, stopping short and realizing it wasn’t worth the extra effort. The crowd reactions were mixed—some fans excited, others still trying to find their seatmates. Wong finished the night one for three and added to his streak with a hit in every game so far this season. The moment had energy, but Wong’s extra hustle didn’t pay off this time.