Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 18-16, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blew out the Cincinnati Reds 17-7 at PNC Park.
Not much to complain about. Winning by 10 last night moved the needle. But 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.
Pirates Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (1-2, 3.71 ERA) vs Chase Burns (3-1, 2.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blew out the Cincinnati Reds 17-7 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Marcell Ozuna went 3-5 with 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cubs
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21 | 12 | .636 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | W6 |
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Reds
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Brewers
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18 | 14 | .562 | 2.5 | W3 |
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Pirates
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18 | 16 | .529 | 3.5 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .257 | .818 | 27 | |
| 8 | .250 | .895 | 21 | |
| 5 | .316 | .888 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 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 |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter today's matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on a high note after dominating their last game 9-1, yet the team's recent 2-5 stretch is hard to ignore. Carmen Mlodzinski, with a 4.13 ERA, aims to steady the ship against Rhett Lowder, who has been solid for Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the early struggles of Marcell Ozuna raise questions about the $12 million investment in his bat, as the Pirates look to bolster their offense. In an unexpected twist, the team's recent history of walks has reached a peak, with the Reds tying an MLB record by issuing seven straight free passes in their last encounter against Pittsburgh. As Konnor Griffin remains the top prospect poised for a breakthrough, fans are hoping for consistency amidst a rollercoaster season.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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