Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 14-11, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 1-6 at Globe Life Field.
The numbers aren't lying. Last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows. Compounding things, dropped to 4th from 1th in the standings.
Pirates Game on April 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27 ERA) vs Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 1-6 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
16 | 9 | .640 | W9 | |
|
Reds
|
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16 | 9 | .640 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
14 | 10 | .583 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Pirates
|
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14 | 11 | .560 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Brewers
|
|
13 | 11 | .542 | 2.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .284 | .917 | 23 | |
| 7 | .250 | .899 | 19 | |
| 4 | .325 | .930 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.43 | 1.01 | 29.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.79 | 1.10 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Texas Rangers today with a record of 13-10, looking to bounce back from last night's disappointing 1-5 loss where Jacob deGrom dominated, striking out 10 in just 5.2 innings. Bubba Chandler, slated to pitch tonight with a 3.15 ERA, finds himself in a unique learning opportunity against the formidable Rangers lineup. As the Pirates struggle to maintain their footing in the division, Brandon Lowe continues to shine, boasting a strong offensive start that even exceeds expectations. With a recent 3-4 record over the last week and sitting in fifth place, the Pirates need to find their rhythm fast if they want to capitalize on Lowe's breakout and regain some momentum in this crucial series.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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