Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 5-3, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 at PNC Park.
Only 8 games in. Cruising at a nice clip. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Pirates Game on April 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (0-1, 3.00 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (0-1, 8.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh , MASN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 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 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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6 | 2 | .750 | L1 | |
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Pirates
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5 | 3 | .625 | 1.0 | W4 |
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Reds
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5 | 3 | .625 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Cardinals
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4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Cubs
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3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .280 | 1.139 | 4 | |
| 2 | .360 | 1.069 | 7 | |
| 3 | .290 | .914 | 7 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Konnor Griffin's Major League debut electrified PNC Park, contributing to the Pirates’ thrilling 5-4 victory over the Orioles, marking their fourth consecutive win. The rookie shortstop, starting in front of a raucous crowd of nearly 39,000, showcased why his debut was so highly anticipated. The offense didn't rely on big home runs or long pitching outings, instead, they kept battling to secure the walk-off win. This hot start puts the Pirates at 4-3 early in the season with a positive run differential of +4, bolstered by solid performances from players like Ryan O'Hearn, who boasts a .381 average. As they gear up for the next game against the struggling Orioles, the Pirates appear to be finding their rhythm, channeling the energy of a mostly healthy roster that could signal a promising season ahead.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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