Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 27-26, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 at Rogers Centre.
It's a wash right now. Took last night by 3. That matters. The catch: a 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Pirates Game on May 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.96 ERA) vs Ben Brown (1-2, 2.09 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
30 | 20 | .600 | L2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 22 | .569 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
29 | 24 | .547 | 2.5 | L8 |
|
Reds
|
|
27 | 25 | .519 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
|
|
27 | 26 | .509 | 4.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .260 | .898 | 32 | |
| 11 | .250 | .768 | 34 | |
| 4 | .251 | .759 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 3.00 | 0.82 | 60.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.89 | 1.03 | 62.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.60 | 1.37 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates take the field today against the Toronto Blue Jays, hoping to recover from a lackluster 2-5 stretch over the last week. Mitch Keller, sporting a 3.86 ERA, will step up to the mound, looking to continue his strong performance after a quality start in the recent 4-1 win. The buzz around the team is palpable, especially with Esmerlyn Valdez making headlines after his first milestone home run and calls for more talent to join him in the big leagues. Meanwhile, the Reds’ struggles with former Pirate Ke'Bryan Hayes serve as a bittersweet reminder of what might have been. With a .500 record and a run differential that’s been dragging them down, the Pirates need this matchup to regain momentum and assert themselves in the division.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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