Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 38-38, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 3-4 at Coors Field.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. Getting outscored by 7 in a week. That tanks the score. Also weighing on the score: opponents putting up 5.4 per game. The staff is struggling.
Pirates Game on June 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (6-6, 2.85 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (7-4, 4.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 6 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 3-4 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
45 | 28 | .616 | L2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 34 | .541 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Cubs
|
|
40 | 36 | .526 | 6.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
38 | 38 | .500 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
35 | 39 | .473 | 10.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .241 | .836 | 49 | |
| 10 | .285 | .876 | 48 | |
| 11 | .284 | .812 | 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, 6 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a weekend series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies with a record of 38-37, but the team is reeling from a disappointing 4-3 loss in their last game, despite Bryan Reynolds' late heroics. After trading catcher Joey Bart to the Braves for familiar reliever Hunter Stratton, the Pirates aim to bolster their bullpen, which has been underwhelming all season. Bubba Chandler takes the mound tonight, coming off a solid 5.2-inning performance, but the Pirates’ struggles have been exacerbated by a troubling 6.0 runs allowed per game over the last week. As they face the struggling Rockies, the Pirates must find a way to turn their fortunes around and address their pitching woes if they want to stay competitive in the division.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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