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The Pittsburgh Pirates were 36-36, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Miami Marlins 2-4 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. Making it worse, 6.4 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.

Pirates Game on June 15

Opponent:Athletics (35-36)
Location:Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jared Jones (1-0, 4.73 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 13 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Miami Marlins 2-4 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
4326.623 W1
Cardinals
3831.5515.0 L1
Cubs
3735.5147.5 L1
Pirates
3636.5008.5 L1
Reds
3337.47110.5 L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
17.240.83746
10
Bryan Reynolds
8.270.83342
29
Ryan O'Hearn
10.275.79135

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
48
Evan Sisk
1-01.801.1330.0
30
Paul Skenes
6-62.850.9382.0
31
Gregory Soto
4-13.260.9230.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
28
Jake Mangum
4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 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 fell to the Miami Marlins 4-2, marking their sixth consecutive loss and dropping their record to 36-36, with Paul Skenes suffering yet another defeat despite a stellar performance that included 10 strikeouts and a career-high 23 whiffs. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Skenes needs run support, as he’s now 0-4 in six starts, a troubling statistic for a player expected to lead the rotation. Meanwhile, the absence of Oneil Cruz continues to loom large, contributing to a lack of offensive firepower as the team struggles to generate consistent runs. With a recent 2-5 stretch and a concerning run differential of -18, the Pirates desperately need to turn things around in their series finale against the Marlins today.

Sources
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Meyer vs. Paul Skenes
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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Meyer vs. Paul Skenes
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, June 14, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are closing things out in their three-game weekend series against the Miami Marlins with an earlier start for the nationally-televised contest. The Pirates will put their ace on the mound in Paul Skenes, hoping that he can rebound from his struggles […]
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Bucs drop 6th straight behind Skenes despite 10 K's, career-high 23 whiffs
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Bucs drop 6th straight behind Skenes despite 10 K's, career-high 23 whiffs
PITTSBURGH – Paul Skenes found his groove from the third inning on Sunday afternoon, retiring nine in a row. Yet he exited the game with a one-run deficit. Skenes finished with 10 strikeouts while allowing four hits and two runs. His 23 whiffs were a new career high. But the
Pirates injury update: Oneil Cruz timeline, Konnor Griffin rehab, Wilber Dotel
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Pirates injury update: Oneil Cruz timeline, Konnor Griffin rehab, Wilber Dotel
The Pittsburgh Pirates received a clearer picture of Oneil Cruz's recovery timeline on Sunday, though the news still leaves them without one of their most dynamic players for the foreseeable future.
Pirates immediately validated by decision to trade Joe La Sorsa to Red Sox
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Pirates immediately validated by decision to trade Joe La Sorsa to Red Sox
The Pirates' trade of Joe La Sorsa to the Red Sox could have backfired given Pittsburgh's thin bullpen. Thankfully, the reliever's first outing for Boston went all wrong.
Meyer outduels Skenes, allows one run in six innings as Marlins top Pirates 4-2
Yahoo Sports
Meyer outduels Skenes, allows one run in six innings as Marlins top Pirates 4-2
Max Meyer gave up six hits, walked three and hit a batter, but he struck out nine for the Marlins while Skenes fell to 0-4 in six starts.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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