Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 38-37, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
An even split between good and bad. Outscored by 8 this week. Pair that with 6.0 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Pirates Game on June 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (2-7, 4.76 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland (1-7, 7.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 8 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
45 | 27 | .625 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 33 | .548 | 5.5 | L2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
39 | 36 | .520 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
38 | 37 | .507 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 10.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .241 | .837 | 49 | |
| 10 | .283 | .872 | 47 | |
| 11 | .290 | .826 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.97 | 1.13 | 32.0 | |
| 6-6 | 2.85 | 0.93 | 82.0 | |
| 4-1 | 3.16 | 0.96 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bold move by trading catcher Joey Bart to the Braves for right-hander Hunter Stratton, a choice that reflects their effort to clear up a catcher logjam while potentially bolstering their bullpen. Stratton, who was originally drafted by the Pirates, will head to Triple-A Indianapolis, leaving fans wondering if this is a long-term solution or merely a stopgap. The recent trade comes as the Pirates, with a record of 38-37, have struggled over the past week, going 3-4 and being outscored by eight runs in that span. Meanwhile, Isaac Mattson's inspiring journey back to the majors highlights the character of the Bucs' bullpen. As the team seeks to regain momentum, their offseason decisions, like this trade, will be under scrutiny.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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