Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 16-14, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the St. Louis Cardinals 7-11 at PNC Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. A loss by 4 last night and the vibes reflect it. Counterbalancing that, a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Pirates Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (1-2, 4.88 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (2-2, 4.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet-PIT+, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the St. Louis Cardinals 7-11 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
|
19 | 10 | .655 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
18 | 12 | .600 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
16 | 13 | .552 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Brewers
|
|
15 | 13 | .536 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
16 | 14 | .533 | 3.5 | L3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .265 | .861 | 25 | |
| 5 | .323 | .925 | 20 | |
| 7 | .242 | .851 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.48 | 0.72 | 29.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.71 | 1.15 | 34.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.18 | 1.15 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 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 are reeling after yet another late-game collapse, this time losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2, marking their third blown save of the season, tying them for the third-most in MLB. Dennis Santana's inability to secure the win, allowing two home runs in the ninth, raises serious concerns about the bullpen's reliability. Meanwhile, Hunter Barco, who just joined the team, stepped up to eat innings after Braxton Ashcraft's rough start, highlighting the pitching staff's current fragility. The team is also grappling with offensive woes behind the plate, as Joey Bart's struggles have rendered the catching position a significant liability. With the Pirates’ record at 16-13, the pressure mounts as they face the Cardinals again today, they need to find a way to avoid the late-game letdowns and shore up their weaknesses.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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