Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 0-1, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Just 1 games into the season. Hard to feel good about the data. Down by 4 last night. That result hits the score hard. And the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.232 xwOBA, 23.9% hard-hit.
Pirates Game on March 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (TBD) vs David Peterson (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Cardinals
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Cubs
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Pirates
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Reds
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0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-1 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .500 | 2.500 | 3 | |
| 1 | .500 | 1.750 | 1 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 2 |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off the season with a disappointing 11-7 loss to the New York Mets, and the sting of that defeat is amplified by the buzz surrounding Paul Skenes, arguably the best pitcher in the league despite his rocky Opening Day performance. As fans grapple with the hard truth of a -4 run differential, Ryan O'Hearn's call for accountability underscores a culture shift that the Pirates desperately need to embrace. Meanwhile, the inclusion of trade acquisitions Nick Yorke and Billy Cook on the roster offers a glimmer of hope amidst the gloom, signaling that hard work is starting to pay off. With the season just getting underway, there's a long road ahead, but the Pirates have to turn the page quickly if they want to avoid a repeat of last year's struggles.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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