Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 10-6, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Washington Nationals 16-5 at PNC Park.
Can't argue with this. Climbed to the top of the division. Plus, took last night by 11. That matters.
Pirates Game on April 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (1-0, 1.00 ERA) vs Miles Mikolas (0-3, 12.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Washington Nationals 16-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds went 3-4 with 4 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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10 | 6 | .625 | W1 | |
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Reds
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9 | 7 | .562 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Brewers
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8 | 7 | .533 | 1.5 | L5 |
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Cardinals
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8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 | L3 |
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Cubs
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7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .355 | 1.074 | 16 | |
| 6 | .278 | 1.048 | 14 | |
| 3 | .321 | .939 | 13 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 10 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates sit atop the NL Central with a promising 9-6 record, a testament to their evolving roster and offensive capabilities. After a narrow 6-7 loss to the Cubs, the team is looking to bounce back against the Washington Nationals tonight at PNC Park, where fans are hoping to see the Jolly Roger raised high. The emergence of players like Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn, both hitting over .330, underscores the offensive revival compared to last season. Meanwhile, the organization continues to juggle its pitching prospects, with Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler making waves in the majors, though some frustrating roster decisions, like optioning Hunter Barco, leave fans scratching their heads. Overall, the vibe is warm, and there’s a sense that this team is ready to thrive even amidst the challenges.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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