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The Pittsburgh Pirates were 35-35, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Miami Marlins 3-8 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check
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Hard to find a bright spot in the data. 1-6 over their last 7. The record says it all. Compounding things, last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows.

Pirates Game on June 13

Opponent:Miami Marlins (35-35)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Bubba Chandler (2-7, 4.91 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (0-0, 2.97 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Miami Marlins 3-8 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
4225.627 W1
Cardinals
3730.5525.0 L2
Cubs
3634.5147.5 W2
Pirates
3535.5008.5 L2
Reds
3236.47110.5 L2

Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -22 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
43
Rafael Flores Jr.
1.6672.8002
5
Brandon Lowe
17.249.86446
37
Tyler Callihan
2.3131.4386

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
48
Evan Sisk
1-01.861.1429.0
30
Paul Skenes
6-52.840.9376.0
31
Gregory Soto
4-13.380.9229.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Brandon Lowe
3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
28
Jake Mangum
4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
37
Tyler Callihan
3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a rough patch, coming off a disappointing series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and entering a crucial matchup against the Miami Marlins with a 2-5 record over the last week. The team's pitching woes are glaring, as evidenced by a bullpen ERA of 4.57 that ranks among the worst in the National League. In an attempt to stabilize the shaky relief corps, the Pirates have called up 22-year-old Antwone Kelly, who brings triple-digit heat despite unimpressive minor league numbers. Meanwhile, Mitch Keller's regression raises serious concerns about the rotation's depth and the team's overall competitiveness. As the Pirates gear up for a weekend series at PNC Park, they must find a way to improve their late-game performance before their playoff hopes slip further away.

Sources
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sandy Alcantara vs. Braxton Ashcraft
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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sandy Alcantara vs. Braxton Ashcraft
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 12, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to shake off their series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers as they welcome the Miami Marlins for a three-game series this weekend. Alcantara has had a great start to the month of June with a pair of wins […]
Pirates call up Antwone Kelly ahead of weekend series vs. Marlins
Bucsdugout
Pirates call up Antwone Kelly ahead of weekend series vs. Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates are addressing some season-long problems in the bullpen by calling up number seven prospect Antwone Kelly ahead of this weekend’s series against the Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old right-hander had a 4.50 ERA and a 1.481 WHIP at Triple-A Indianapolis this season, which are hardly sparkling numbers, but as the team continues to […]
Relying on inexperienced bullpen putting Pirates in precarious position
MLB.com
Relying on inexperienced bullpen putting Pirates in precarious position
PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates’ pitching puzzle has taken another turn. Pittsburgh’s bullpen entered Friday night with a 4.57 ERA, the fourth-worst mark in the National League. A solution could be coming as the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline approaches. For now, however, the Pirates are forced to play a dangerous
Pirates prospect Kelly brings triple-digit heat to MLB debut
MLB.com
Pirates prospect Kelly brings triple-digit heat to MLB debut
PITTSBURGH -- Antwone Kelly was playing the motor sports video game “Rocket League” on Thursday night when he received his call to the big leagues.
Mitch Keller's regression points to a much bigger Pirates problem
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Mitch Keller's regression points to a much bigger Pirates problem
Mitch Keller is struggling, and the Pirates haven't built enough margin for error around him.
Pirates have a season-threatening weakness they can't wait until July to fix
Rumbunter
Pirates have a season-threatening weakness they can't wait until July to fix
The Pittsburgh Pirates late-inning relief is a major problem. Unfortunately for Ben Cherington and the Pirates front office, they may have to find a quick fix, rather than wait until the MLB trade deadline.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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