Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 15-11, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 at American Family Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score. Factor in a +7 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Pirates Game on April 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet-PIT+, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Highlights
- Konnor Griffin went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
17 | 9 | .654 | W10 | |
|
Reds
|
|
17 | 9 | .654 | W1 | |
|
Pirates
|
|
15 | 11 | .577 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
14 | 11 | .560 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Brewers
|
|
13 | 12 | .520 | 3.5 | L3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .271 | .875 | 24 | |
| 7 | .247 | .882 | 19 | |
| 4 | .333 | .944 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.43 | 1.01 | 29.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.48 | 0.72 | 29.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.79 | 1.10 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .143 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back against the Milwaukee Brewers after a tough 1-6 loss to the Texas Rangers, and they’ll rely heavily on Paul Skenes, who has been nothing short of dominant this season with a 3.27 ERA and a knack for flirting with perfection. This matchup comes on the heels of a thrilling performance from Konnor Griffin, who celebrated his 20th birthday by hitting his first Major League home run, proving the youth movement is alive and well in Pittsburgh. With Braxton Ashcraft also shining in the rotation after a career-high seven-inning outing, the Pirates are banking on their pitching to stabilize a recent slide that saw them drop to fourth in the division. As they take the field tonight, there's a mix of hope and urgency to regain their winning ways and re-assert themselves in the NL Central.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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