Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 16-16, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-10 at PNC Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. Compounding things, a 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now.
Pirates Game on May 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (2-1, 3.18 ERA) vs Brady Singer (2-1, 4.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-10 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
|
20 | 11 | .645 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
19 | 12 | .613 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
18 | 13 | .581 | 2.0 | W4 |
|
Brewers
|
|
16 | 14 | .533 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
16 | 16 | .500 | 4.5 | L5 |
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 | .833 | 26 | |
| 8 | .252 | .890 | 20 | |
| 5 | .306 | .875 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.18 | 0.85 | 34.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.71 | 1.15 | 34.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.18 | 1.15 | 34.0 |
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 Pirates' rollercoaster season continues as they face a critical test against the St. Louis Cardinals this afternoon at PNC Park, with Paul Skenes on the mound looking to bounce back after a rough outing where he allowed two homers in the first inning, snapping his scoreless streak. The team's recent struggles are highlighted by a 2-5 record over the past week, compounded by the crushing injury news regarding prospects Mitch Jebb and Anthony Solometo, both of whom will miss significant time. Despite the challenges, there's a glimmer of hope with Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn showing promise at the plate, and the return of Jared Jones to live competition is a silver lining for the pitching staff. The Pirates need to rally now, or their season could slip away in the blink of an eye.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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