Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 13-10, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Texas Rangers 1-5 at Globe Life Field.
Could tip either way. Last night's loss by 4 drags the score down. Making it worse, losing ground in the standings, now 5th.
Pirates Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.38 ERA) vs Jack Leiter (1-1, 4.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet-PIT+, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Texas Rangers 1-5 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reds
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16 | 8 | .667 | W5 | |
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Cubs
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14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 | W7 |
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Cardinals
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14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Brewers
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13 | 9 | .591 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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13 | 10 | .565 | 2.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .267 | .975 | 18 | |
| 6 | .290 | .897 | 19 | |
| 4 | .324 | .936 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.79 | 1.10 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 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
Carmen Mlodzinski continues to shine as the Pirates' best starting pitcher, boasting a 1.77 ERA as he heads into tonight's matchup against the Texas Rangers. This is crucial as the Pirates look to capitalize on their recent offensive surge, averaging 6.7 runs per game over the last week, despite a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Rangers earlier in the series. Meanwhile, Nick Yorke is seizing his chance to impress in a make-or-break role, showing early skeptics that he belongs on this roster. Off the field, the franchise is contending with the unfortunate reminder of past controversies, overshadowing the positivity surrounding their young talent. With the team sitting at 13-9 and a solid 4-3 record in the last week, it's clear the Pirates have the potential to turn it around, but they need to keep the momentum rolling in Texas.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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