Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 7-5, 3rd in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
The signals are split. The 6-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Counterbalancing that, 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Pirates Game on April 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 4.00 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (0-1, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
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8 | 4 | .667 | L2 | |
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Reds
|
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8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 | L2 |
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Pirates
|
|
7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
|
|
7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Cubs
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|
6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .350 | 1.074 | 11 | |
| 4 | .292 | .916 | 12 | |
| 0 | .381 | .976 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates, fresh from a rough 2-8 loss to the Padres at PNC Park, are heading into a pivotal series against the Chicago Cubs, a team that has historically dominated them, winning 10 of 13 matchups last season. With the Cubs outscoring the Pirates 54-26 and showcasing a powerful lineup, the pressure is on Pittsburgh to flip the script early in the season. In more positive news, the new City Connect uniforms have sparked excitement, reminiscent of Batman, fueling a renewed connection between the team and its fans. Meanwhile, a recent surge in fan engagement has led to some questionable antics, with fans 'hoisting the cone' a bit too enthusiastically. As the team aims to build on a 5-2 record over the past week, the upcoming games could set a crucial tone for the remainder of the season.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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