Pittsburgh Pirates fans react to Drew Maggi's first MLB hit after 13 years in the minors: "13 years, brought in the 13th run" "Put a smile on my face"

Even though the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Drew Maggi ahead of their Saturday doubleheader, he was still active. With the Pirates beating up on the Nationals in the second game, Drew Maggi appeared for Ke'Bryan Hayes.He faced Hobie Harris in the seventh innings and ripped a single to the outfield, scoring Jason Delay. It was Maggi's first MLB hit after grinding 13 seasons in the minors.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaAfter 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI!1993201After 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI! https://t.co/ek4PUILZBQThis is a moment that Maggi will never forget. All the hard work he has put in throughout his career has led to this point here. Not many can say they've gotten a hit in an MLB game, but Maggi can.It was great that the Pittsburgh Pirates kept him active for Saturday, even though he was optioned. He may never get another opportunity like this again.&quot;13 years, brought in the 13th run. I love baseball&quot; one fan tweeted.Deno™@aye_Deno13 years, brought in the 13th run. I love baseball twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaAfter 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI!2085210After 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI! https://t.co/ek4PUILZBQ13 years, brought in the 13th run. I love baseball twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…&quot;This put a smile on my face. Way to be Maggi!&quot; another fan tweeted.Thomas Mercier 🎙️@TJM_PlayByPlayThis put a smile on my face. Way to be, Maggi! twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaAfter 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI!1215After 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI! https://t.co/ek4PUILZBQThis put a smile on my face. Way to be, Maggi! twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…dirky@713Capital@JomboyMedia Love this2@JomboyMedia Love thisbtrotta@btrotta@JomboyMedia Good for him. He deserves the moment.2@JomboyMedia Good for him. He deserves the moment.Fans are pointing out the coincidence of him driving in the 13th run after 13 years of grinding in the minors. It's almost like something out of a movie.Rafael Amundarain@ilromanista1927@JomboyMedia How can you not be romantic?@JomboyMedia How can you not be romantic?John Jackson@JohnJackson8195@JomboyMedia So cool!@JomboyMedia So cool!Leesie Anderpants@cuddlyasacactus@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ 🥹2@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ 🥹JeremyIsTheBoss@JeremyIsTheBoss@JomboyMedia W@JomboyMedia WCamilo Fonseca@fonseca_esqwhen people say &quot;men don't cry&quot; they obviously weren't watching the 2023 pittsburgh pirates twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaAfter 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI!1233After 13 years of grinding in the minors, Drew Maggi has his first big league hit and RBI! https://t.co/ek4PUILZBQwhen people say &quot;men don't cry&quot; they obviously weren't watching the 2023 pittsburgh pirates twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…It's moments like this that truly make the game of baseball special. Every baseball fan became a fan of the Pirates and Drew Maggi on Saturday.The season isn't a fluke for the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates v Washington NationalsWhile the Pittsburgh Pirates haven't been anything special over the last few seasons, they've quietly built up their farm system. Now, many players in their system have developed into big-league talent.One of those players is Jack Suwinski. He's hitting .297 on the season with six home runs and 18 RBIs. He also has plus speed in the outfield, allowing him to close gaps quickly.One player that fans should keep an eye on is Rodolfo Castro. He's been asked to fill the shoes of Oneil Cruz, who fractured his ankle in early April. Cruz isn't expected to return to the team until three months.Saturday's doubleheader win moves them to 20-8 for the season. They are the National League's best team, with the Atlanta Braves close behind. Pittsburgh has done nothing but exceed expectations so far this season.They finish the series' final game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday before a series against the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays. This series will truly be a test for the Pirates.

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