Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 37-37, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Athletics 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
The score reflects some real issues. 6.6 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that. On top of that, down 15 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Pirates Game on June 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.30 ERA) vs Aaron Civale (5-2, 4.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 66°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Athletics 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds went 4-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 3-5.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
44 | 26 | .629 | W2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 31 | .563 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
38 | 36 | .514 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
37 | 37 | .500 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
35 | 37 | .486 | 10.0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .239 | .832 | 47 | |
| 10 | .280 | .870 | 45 | |
| 10 | .282 | .800 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.74 | 1.13 | 31.0 | |
| 6-6 | 2.85 | 0.93 | 82.0 | |
| 4-1 | 3.16 | 0.96 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit a rough patch, falling to 36-37 after an embarrassing 11-2 loss to the Athletics. With the pitching staff struggling,Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski combined for 11 runs allowed,this marks the first time the team has slipped below .500 since March 31. Yet, amid the chaos, Bryan Reynolds is still shining, showcasing his power with two home runs in a recent game and even turning heads with three home run robberies this week. As the Pirates prepare for the second game against the A's tonight, they desperately need their ace Mitch Keller to step up and reverse their fortunes. This team’s resilience will be tested as they try to regroup and gain some momentum.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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