Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 41-40, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at PNC Park.
Nothing to panic about here. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. And run differential of +21 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Pirates Game on June 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (6-7, 2.86 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (5-4, 3.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Seattle Mariners 5-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Henry Davis went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
49 | 29 | .628 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
44 | 37 | .543 | 6.5 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 36 | .538 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
41 | 40 | .506 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
37 | 42 | .468 | 12.5 | L3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .249 | .841 | 51 | |
| 11 | .291 | .889 | 52 | |
| 11 | .285 | .804 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.80 | 1.14 | 35.0 | |
| 6-7 | 2.86 | 0.93 | 88.0 | |
| 7-3 | 3.07 | 1.09 | 96.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
With a commanding 11-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up the first half of the season at a respectable 40-40, a feat unseen since 2015. Today, they look to capitalize on this momentum with Bubba Chandler on the mound, who aims to keep the offense rolling after averaging 6.1 runs per game over the past week. However, the team faces challenges as they place Spencer Horwitz on the injured list, forcing Jack Brannigan into the spotlight for his MLB debut. As the trade deadline looms, the Pirates must address their weaknesses while savouring this unexpected hope for postseason contention. With the chance to finish above .500 for the first time in a decade, it’s time for the Bucs to prove they're more than just a fleeting success.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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