Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 24-24, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 6-9 at Busch Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. On top of that, down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard.
Pirates Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (3-3, 4.40 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (3-2, 2.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the St. Louis Cardinals 6-9 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
28 | 18 | .609 | W2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
28 | 19 | .596 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
29 | 20 | .592 | 0.5 | L4 |
|
Reds
|
|
26 | 24 | .520 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
24 | 24 | .500 | 5.0 | L4 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .252 | .892 | 31 | |
| 10 | .264 | .796 | 33 | |
| 4 | .253 | .773 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.62 | 0.71 | 55.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.09 | 1.05 | 55.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.67 | 1.30 | 27.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates' recent struggles continued as they fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 6-9, marking a dismal 2-5 stretch that has seen the team’s run differential plummet to -16. To make matters worse, the Cardinals' rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt, a local product, has been tormenting the Pirates, enhancing the sting of defeat. With a record now standing at 24-24, the Pirates need to find a way to bolster their pitching, which has been atrocious with an average of 6.4 runs allowed per game over the last week. Meanwhile, one bright spot has been Oneil Cruz, who continues to show flashes of brilliance at the plate with his .264 average. As the Pirates prepare for another matchup against the Cardinals, they are desperate to turn things around and reclaim some momentum.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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