What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 10-7, 1st in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Mason Montgomery (1-0, 5.40 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (1-1, 6.50 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

April 15, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 10-7, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates let it slip away against the Washington Nationals 4-5 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

The numbers back it up. Just took over first place in the division. On top of that, a +12 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Pirates Game on April 15

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (8-9)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Mason Montgomery (1-0, 5.40 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (1-1, 6.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates let it slip away against the Washington Nationals 4-5 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	9	2
	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	4	8	0

Highlights

Joey Bart went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Pirates	10	7	.588		L1
Reds	10	7	.588		W1
Cardinals	10	8	.556	0.5	W2
Brewers	8	8	.500	1.5	L6
Cubs	8	9	.471	2.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
42 Brandon Lowe	7	.259	1.041	15
42 Oneil Cruz	5	.319	.970	16
42 Ryan O'Hearn	3	.311	.905	13

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
42 Brandon Lowe	6 hits, 4 HR, 11 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
42 Bryan Reynolds	5 hits, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
42 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
42 Paul Skenes	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
42 Yohan Ramírez	5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit atop the NL Central with a 10-7 record, showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive potential, despite a narrow 4-5 loss to the Washington Nationals yesterday. Over the past week, the Pirates have delivered a solid 4-3 performance, highlighted by a +12 run differential that suggests their success isn't just a fluke. Oneil Cruz is swinging a hot bat with a .319 average, bringing excitement to the lineup, while the team's defensive prospects hint at a promising future. As they gear up to face the Nationals again, the Pirates need to tighten their pitching, which allowed 5 runs on a day when the offense clearly had the capability to win. The momentum is building, and it's time to see if they can extend their hot streak and solidify their position in the division.

Sources

MLB.com

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

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