Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 24-20, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at PNC Park. Today they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 06:40 PM EDT on NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh.
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Nothing to panic about here. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. Also helping: outpacing opponents by 9 runs this stretch.
Pirates Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 2.77 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Endy Rodríguez went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
28 | 16 | .636 | W1 | |
|
Brewers
|
|
24 | 17 | .585 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
25 | 18 | .581 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
24 | 20 | .545 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
23 | 21 | .523 | 5.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
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Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .667 | 1.750 | 2 | |
| 10 | .247 | .878 | 28 | |
| 10 | .260 | .805 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 1.98 | 0.64 | 50.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.77 | 1.05 | 48.2 | |
| 2-1 | 3.96 | 1.32 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Milwaukee Brewers are making their intentions clear, leaving the Pirates in a tight three-team race for the NL Central alongside the Cubs. With the Pirates holding a respectable 22-19 record, they find themselves needing more from their lineup, especially as Endy Rodriguez made a splash in his season debut, reminding everyone of the potential impact he could have. The offense, however, still needs to step up, as they've struggled to score consistently, averaging just 3.9 runs per game over the past week. As they prepare to face the struggling Colorado Rockies, who just lost their promising pitcher Chase Dollander to injury, the Pirates must capitalize on this opportunity to solidify their standing in the division and find their offensive rhythm. It's time for the Pirates to step it up, or risk watching their playoff hopes slip away.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/16 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies
|
4:05 PM |
| Sun 05/17 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies
|
1:35 PM |
| Tue 05/19 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
7:45 PM |
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