The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a challenging start to their 2025 season, suffering a 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins in a dramatic walk-off defeat. After a leadoff triple from Nick Fortes in the ninth inning, Kyle Stowers secured the win for the Marlins with a line drive, capitalizing on the Pirates' bullpen struggles. This game marked a continuation of the issues that plagued the Pirates' relief pitchers in the previous season, raising concerns about their ability to close out games effectively.