Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 17-16, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at PNC Park.
Hard to read this team right now. Took last night by 8. That matters. On the other hand, 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Pirates Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (1-2, 4.13 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1, FS1, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Henry Davis went 2-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 3-4.
- Marcell Ozuna went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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20 | 12 | .625 | W3 | |
|
Reds
|
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20 | 12 | .625 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
19 | 13 | .594 | 1.0 | W5 |
|
Brewers
|
|
17 | 14 | .548 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
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|
17 | 16 | .515 | 3.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .254 | .825 | 26 | |
| 8 | .243 | .865 | 20 | |
| 5 | .310 | .872 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.18 | 0.85 | 34.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.71 | 1.15 | 34.0 | |
| 3-1 | 2.85 | 1.05 | 41.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to shake off a rough stretch as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds tonight at PNC Park, coming off a depressing sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals. With a 16-16 record, the momentum has clearly shifted toward the negative, and fans are left to ponder the alarming inconsistencies in pitching that have plagued the team, exemplified by a 5.4 runs allowed per game over the last week. On a brighter note, Mitch Keller, boasting a 3.18 ERA, will take the mound, hoping to rekindle the spark alongside batterymate Henry Davis after their solid performances in previous games. The pressure is on to snap a five-game skid and regain some confidence against a Reds team that's been tough this season, currently sitting at 20-11.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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