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The Pittsburgh Pirates were 36-35, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

The numbers aren't lying. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, allowing 6.7 runs per game drags the whole score down.

Pirates Game on June 14

Opponent:Miami Marlins (35-36)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:12:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.84 ERA) vs Max Meyer (6-0, 2.85 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 at PNC Park.

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Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
4226.618 L1
Cardinals
3830.5594.0 W1
Cubs
3734.5216.5 W3
Pirates
3635.5077.5 W1
Reds
3336.4789.5 W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
17.245.85346
10
Bryan Reynolds
7.265.80941
29
Ryan O'Hearn
10.282.81035

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
48
Evan Sisk
1-01.861.1429.0
30
Paul Skenes
6-52.840.9376.0
31
Gregory Soto
4-13.260.9230.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Brandon Lowe
2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
49
Yohan Ramírez
5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves at a critical juncture, sitting at 35-35 after a rough stretch that includes a disheartening 3-8 loss to the Miami Marlins yesterday. With a staggering run differential of -22 over the past week, the team's struggles are painfully evident, especially as they prepare to face the Marlins again today. Paul Skenes, who hasn't tasted victory since May 12, is looking for redemption as he takes the mound against Miami, hoping to shake off a month-long winless streak. Meanwhile, the bullpen issues plague the team, prompting urgent calls for changes to salvage the season. The Pirates' No. 7-9 hitters have shown some grit, but can they maintain momentum against one of baseball's top relievers? With both teams equally matched, today's game is a must-watch for a squad desperate to turn this ship around.

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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Lake Bachar vs. Bubba Chandler
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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Lake Bachar vs. Bubba Chandler
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 13, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins have the rare distinction of holding the exact same record going into today’s contest at PNC Park. Both teams find themselves 35-35 through 70 games, making this contest a crucial one for momentum both in the series and […]
Pirates' bottom-of-the-lineup 'grinders' find a way vs. lights-out reliever
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Pirates' bottom-of-the-lineup 'grinders' find a way vs. lights-out reliever
PITTSBURGH -- Tyler Callihan and Jake Mangum couldn’t even see while in the batter’s box. The shadows at PNC Park past 6 p.m. ET on Saturday made hitting nearly impossible. Then they were tasked with taking on one of baseball’s nastiest pitchers. Pittsburgh’s Nos. 7-9 hitters helped stage a two-out
Skenes takes on Marlins looking for 1st win in over a month
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Skenes takes on Marlins looking for 1st win in over a month
PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes hasn’t recorded a win since May 12, when he allowed just two hits across eight innings against the Rockies. Since then, Skenes has given up 13 earned runs in 26 innings. Skenes still holds a 2.84 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. He began the Pirates' six-game homestand
Marcell Ozuna Is making two failed Pirates experiments look successful
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Marcell Ozuna Is making two failed Pirates experiments look successful
Rowdy Tellez and Tommy Pham look like Pirates success stories compared to what Marcell Ozuna is doing in 2026.
4 bullpen changes Don Kelly must make right now for Pirates as struggles mount
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4 bullpen changes Don Kelly must make right now for Pirates as struggles mount
The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen is a problem. Don Kelly can make some changes right away, but ultimately a trade deadline upgrade would make all the difference.
Marlins vs. Pirates odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, June 12 proven model
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Marlins vs. Pirates odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, June 12 proven model
SportsLine's projection model, which enters Week 12 of the MLB season on a sizzling 19-7 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

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

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