Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (TBD) vs Chase Burns (TBD). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on FS1, FS1, SportsNet-PIT+, Reds.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
March 30, 2026

Q: What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-2, 5th in the NL Central.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-2, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked by the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field. Today they play the Cincinnati Reds at 06:40 PM EDT on FS1, FS1, SportsNet-PIT+, Reds.TV.

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Only 3 games in. Perfectly average, for better or worse. Statcast isn't kind: 0.276 xwOBA and only 24.6% hard-hit rate. Pair that with allowing 6.0 runs per game drags the whole score down.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (2-1)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (TBD) vs Chase Burns (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	FS1, FS1, SportsNet-PIT+, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked by the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	7	1
	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	9	1

The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Ryan O'Hearn went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	3	0	1.000		W3
Cardinals	2	1	.667	1.0	L1
Reds	2	1	.667	1.0	W2
Cubs	1	2	.333	2.0	L1
Pirates	1	2	.333	2.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-2 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	3	.417	1.750	4
29 Ryan O'Hearn	1	.429	1.110	3
32 Henry Davis	0	.250	.775	2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
29 Ryan O'Hearn	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
49 Yohan Ramírez	3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games
31 Gregory Soto	2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates finally got into the win column, rallying in extra innings for a thrilling 4-3 victory over the New York Mets, marking their first win of the season. Brandon Lowe continued to shine with another home run, showcasing the kind of power the Pirates desperately need to boost their offensive output. With a dismal start that saw them lose their first two games and struggle with a .232 xwOBA and a 26.9% hard-hit rate, this win offers a glimpse of hope. Strong defensive plays and key hits at critical moments highlighted the team's resilience. Looking ahead, the success of players like Jared Triolo will be pivotal in shaping the Pirates' 2026 outlook as they aim to build momentum after this much-needed victory.

Sources

Bucsdugout · 16h ago

Game #3: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, March 29, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Mets at Citi Field looking to grab a win and raise the Jolly Roger. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]

Bucsdugout · 19h ago

SB Nation Reacts results: Did the Pirates make the right call with Konnor Griffin?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question asked about Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin. After a Spring Training in which he showed […]

MLB.com · 9h ago

Pirates rally in extras for first win of the season

NEW YORK -- For the second day in a row, the Pirates and Mets found themselves in extra innings at Citi Field. But this time, Pittsburgh won the game, 4-3, in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon. It was the Bucs’ first victory of the season as they salvaged the three-game

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Jason Mackey's nine observations: Strong relay, key hits and much more comprise first Pirates' win

NEW YORK — A strong relay and dramatic play at the plate. A few key hits with runners in scoring position when that sort of thing proved elusive all series. A bounce-back performance from the bullpen. Another Brandon Lowe home run. Those were just a few themes that comprised the

Rumbunter · 11h ago

Top prospect's debut showcases Pirates' development success

Watching Seth Hernandez's professional debut highlights that the Pittsburgh Pirates excel at drafting and developing high school pitchers.

Rumbunter · 18h ago

Pirates 2026 outlook suddenly revolves around surprising player

Jared Triolo's performance on both sides of the ball could be the linchpin to the Pittsburgh Pirates' success in 2026.

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Tue 03/31	@ Cincinnati Reds	6:40 PM
Wed 04/01	@ Cincinnati Reds	12:40 PM
Fri 04/03	vs Baltimore Orioles	4:12 PM

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