Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 41-42, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 7-9 at PNC Park.
Good place to be. Outscoring teams by 10 over 7 games. The margins are real. On the other hand, the 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.
Pirates Game on June 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (5-5, 4.89 ERA) vs Brady Singer (3-6, 4.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 7-9 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Jared Triolo went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
50 | 30 | .625 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
45 | 38 | .542 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 38 | .525 | 8.0 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
41 | 42 | .494 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 42 | .481 | 11.5 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .246 | .835 | 56 | |
| 11 | .289 | .879 | 52 | |
| 11 | .280 | .790 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.29 | 1.19 | 35.1 | |
| 6-7 | 3.10 | 0.97 | 93.0 | |
| 7-3 | 3.07 | 1.09 | 96.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 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 | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates, sitting at 41-41, are looking to shake off a frustrating 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds as they prepare for a rematch today. Jared Jones takes the mound, and the hope is that he can stabilize a bullpen that has struggled under pressure, notably when they let a comeback slip away in their last outing. Despite the recent setback, the Pirates have posted their best halfway record since 2015, and their offense, led by Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds, has shown promise, outscoring opponents by an impressive 11 runs in their last seven games. However, with Spencer Horwitz sidelined, the lineup faces added pressure to deliver, while the Reds will be gunning for revenge after stealing the win last night, thanks in part to Eugenio Suárez's late-game heroics.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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