Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 16-15, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at PNC Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Compounding things, the -8 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Pirates Game on April 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (4-1, 2.48 ERA) vs Hunter Dobbins (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 50°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
|
19 | 11 | .633 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
19 | 12 | .613 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
17 | 13 | .567 | 2.0 | W3 |
|
Brewers
|
|
15 | 14 | .517 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
16 | 15 | .516 | 3.5 | L4 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .256 | .839 | 26 | |
| 5 | .317 | .902 | 20 | |
| 7 | .245 | .856 | 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, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates, now sitting at 16-14, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 11-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals last night. Tonight, the stakes rise as they face off against the same Cardinals, with Bubba Chandler taking the mound against Andre Pallante, both of whom are searching for consistency. The Pirates are making roster adjustments, designating Ryan Harbin for assignment to clear space for veteran Chris Devenski, a much-needed addition to bolster the bullpen. Meanwhile, the team is dealing with lineup congestion as Jared Triolo nears a return, forcing the Pirates to confront a good problem: too many deserving players and not enough spots. Paul Skenes, fresh off a near-perfect outing, is expected to lead the charge in tomorrow’s finale, igniting hope for a much-needed series win.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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