Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 22-18, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates creamed the San Francisco Giants 13-3 at Oracle Park.
No need to overthink this one. A W by 10 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Also helping: 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Pirates Game on May 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.76 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 53°F, Wind 2 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates creamed the San Francisco Giants 13-3 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 4 RBI.
- Joey Bart went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 3-6.
- Konnor Griffin went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 4-6.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
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27 | 13 | .675 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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23 | 16 | .590 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Brewers
|
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21 | 16 | .568 | 4.5 | W3 |
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Pirates
|
|
22 | 18 | .550 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
21 | 19 | .525 | 6.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .269 | .953 | 27 | |
| 9 | .256 | .783 | 28 | |
| 5 | .294 | .821 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.36 | 0.71 | 42.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.77 | 1.05 | 48.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back after a tough 2-5 loss against the San Francisco Giants, with a season-high 20 hits expected to ignite their offense in today's rematch at Oracle Park. Braxton Ashcraft, coming off his best performance of the season, is ready to build on his momentum by proving he can be a top-end starter, while the recent additions of Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn have injected new life into the lineup. With the Pirates currently sitting at 21-18 and a solid 5-2 record in their last seven games, fans are hopeful that the upward trajectory continues. Despite lingering concerns about the catching situation, the Pirates are in a good rhythm and eager to show that this season could be different.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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