Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 65-70, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the San Diego Padres 0-3 at Petco Park.
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The score reflects some real issues. Last night's loss by 3 drags the score down. Also weighing on the score: the bats at 2.1 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Pirates Game Today
No game today.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the San Diego Padres 0-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
82 | 51 | .617 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 58 | .567 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 68 | .493 | 16.5 | L5 |
|
Pirates
|
|
65 | 70 | .481 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
63 | 71 | .470 | 19.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
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Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .249 | .786 | 80 | |
| 15 | .263 | .795 | 66 | |
| 17 | .257 | .833 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.19 | 1.10 | 53.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.36 | 0.93 | 49.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.15 | 1.29 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to capitalize on their narrow 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres as they seek a sweep in today's series finale, but the excitement is overshadowed by the loss of Endy Rodriguez, who underwent season-ending hip surgery. Rodriguez's absence magnifies the Pirates' offensive woes, as they continue to struggle against left-handed pitching and with runners in scoring position, a problem that surfaced again in yesterday's dramatic victory. Meanwhile, Mason Montgomery is emerging as the closer the Pirates desperately need, giving fans a glimmer of hope amidst a disappointing season. The pitching has shown signs of improvement post-trade deadline, but unless the bats start waking up, this season may conclude as another missed opportunity.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 08/28 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
8:15 PM |
| Sat 08/29 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
2:15 PM |
| Sun 08/30 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
2:15 PM |
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