Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 16-12, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Milwaukee Brewers 0-5 at American Family Field.
An even split between good and bad. Dropping one by 5 last night stings. Working in their favor, relatively healthy at 2 on the IL.
Pirates Game on April 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mason Montgomery (1-0, 3.97 ERA) vs Dustin May (3-2, 5.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet-PIT+, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Milwaukee Brewers 0-5 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reds
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18 | 10 | .643 | L1 | |
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Cubs
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17 | 11 | .607 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Pirates
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16 | 12 | .571 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Brewers
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Cardinals
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | L4 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .259 | .838 | 24 | |
| 7 | .247 | .867 | 19 | |
| 4 | .315 | .893 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.48 | 0.72 | 29.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.18 | 1.15 | 34.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.13 | 1.45 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to capitalize on their momentum today as they face off against the Milwaukee Brewers, following a solid series where they secured two wins, including a standout performance from Paul Skenes. With a record of 16-11, the Bucs are keen to maintain their edge in the NL Central. Oneil Cruz continues to impress, and if his hot start holds, he could soon be compared to the greats of Pirates history. Meanwhile, the return of Jared Jones from injury adds intrigue to the rotation, but fans should brace for potential adjustments as Carmen Mlodzinski's role might change. Today’s matchup features Mlodzinski on the mound against Kyle Harrison, a duel that could define the Pirates' path in this competitive division.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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