Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 21-18, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the San Francisco Giants 2-5 at Oracle Park.
In a good rhythm. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. The catch: last night's 3-run loss is fresh and it shows.
Pirates Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (1-2, 3.02 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-2, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the San Francisco Giants 2-5 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Marcell Ozuna went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
27 | 12 | .692 | W10 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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23 | 15 | .605 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Brewers
|
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20 | 16 | .556 | 5.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
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|
21 | 18 | .538 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
20 | 19 | .513 | 7.0 | L8 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .262 | .926 | 23 | |
| 9 | .247 | .775 | 28 | |
| 5 | .290 | .818 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.36 | 0.71 | 42.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.02 | 1.08 | 41.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
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 | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a wave of momentum after a solid 5-2 stretch, with hopes high as they face the struggling San Francisco Giants tonight. Brandon Lowe continues to prove his worth as the most impactful offseason acquisition, contributing significantly to the Pirates' offense alongside Marcell Ozuna, who recently celebrated his 300th career home run with aspirations for even more. Meanwhile, Mitch Keller's resilience was on full display in his last start, aided by Joey Bart's timely advice that kept him from unraveling. With Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound, the Pirates aim to extend their winning streak and solidify their standing in the division. It's a thrilling time for the Bucs, and the fans are eager to see if this momentum can translate into another victory.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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