Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 41-41, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at PNC Park.
Ticking along. Outscoring opponents by 11 this week. Working against that, dropped last night by 2 and the temperature took a hit.
Pirates Game on June 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (1-1, 5.75 ERA) vs Chase Burns (9-1, 2.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Marcell Ozuna went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
50 | 29 | .633 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
44 | 38 | .537 | 7.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 37 | .532 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
41 | 41 | .500 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
38 | 42 | .475 | 12.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .246 | .829 | 52 | |
| 11 | .289 | .882 | 52 | |
| 11 | .281 | .797 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.80 | 1.14 | 35.0 | |
| 6-7 | 3.10 | 0.97 | 93.0 | |
| 7-3 | 3.07 | 1.09 | 96.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .417 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
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a wave of momentum into their series against the Cincinnati Reds, boasting a recent 5-1 victory over the Mariners that showcased their potent offense. Konnor Griffin made a thunderous return from the injured list, smacking a leadoff home run in his first at-bat, joining Mickey Mantle in an exclusive club. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds continues to demonstrate his offensive prowess, solidifying his reputation as one of the hottest hitters this June. Yet, Paul Skenes' struggles persist, as he remains winless in his last eight starts despite notching a milestone strikeout. The Pirates sit at 41-40, and with a +21 run differential over the last week, they’re not just winning, they're winning comfortably. With the Reds in town, can they keep this momentum rolling?
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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