Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 16-13, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 at PNC Park.
The score reflects a tug of war. A loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it. But the roster is largely intact. That counts for something.
Pirates Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Kyle Leahy (2-3, 5.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
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18 | 10 | .643 | L1 | |
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Cubs
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17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 | L3 |
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Pirates
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16 | 13 | .552 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cardinals
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15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Brewers
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .259 | .838 | 24 | |
| 7 | .240 | .846 | 19 | |
| 4 | .316 | .891 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the St. Louis Cardinals today with a 16-12 record, looking to bounce back from a painful 0-5 loss to the Brewers. Oneil Cruz, who is battling an illness, will be missed as the lineup struggles to maintain momentum. Despite a recent 4-3 stretch, the Pirates' bats have been lukewarm, averaging just 4.0 runs per game in the past week. While pitching has shown promise with a 3.7 runs allowed per game, Carmen Mlodzinski's recent comments hint at issues that could derail progress. On a brighter note, Cam Sanders has been recalled to bolster the bullpen, aiming to provide some stability as the Pirates gear up for a critical matchup at PNC Park. The stakes are high, a win today could help shift the narrative back in favor of the Bucs.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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