Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 20-17, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 at Chase Field.
Things are trending well. Relatively healthy at 1 on the IL. Factor in outpacing opponents by 5 runs this stretch.
Pirates Game on May 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (3-1, 2.85 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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25 | 12 | .676 | W8 | |
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Cardinals
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21 | 15 | .583 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Brewers
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19 | 16 | .543 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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20 | 17 | .541 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Reds
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20 | 17 | .541 | 5.0 | L6 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .252 | .906 | 22 | |
| 9 | .250 | .779 | 28 | |
| 5 | .294 | .833 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.36 | 0.71 | 42.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.02 | 1.08 | 41.2 | |
| 3-1 | 2.85 | 1.05 | 41.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
Paul Skenes was once again electric on the mound, tossing eight scoreless innings in a nail-biting 1-0 victory against the Diamondbacks, proving he's still the ace everyone knows him to be. Brandon Lowe's towering 435-foot homer early in the game was all the support Skenes needed, showcasing the power that fuels the Pirates' offense, now averaging 6.1 runs per game. Meanwhile, the team is still coping with the sad news of Bob Skinner's passing, a reminder of the franchise's rich history and the impact of its former players. As they gear up for the continuation of their series against Arizona, the Pirates must address concerns surrounding Bubba Chandler, whose struggles are drawing unwanted attention amid the team's ups and downs. The Pirates sit at 19-17, and as they head into this series, fans are hoping for a positive shift.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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