Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 44-44, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
Quietly productive. Took last night by 5. That matters. Pulling the other way, the mound has been a liability at 6.4 RA/G.
Pirates Game on July 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (6-5, 4.87 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (8-2, 2.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 89°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Endy Rodríguez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Jake Mangum went 3-5.
- Nick Gonzales went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
53 | 32 | .624 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 38 | .563 | 5.0 | W5 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
45 | 39 | .536 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
44 | 44 | .500 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
40 | 46 | .465 | 13.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .243 | .817 | 57 | |
| 11 | .280 | .854 | 53 | |
| 13 | .285 | .811 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.23 | 1.18 | 36.1 | |
| 6-8 | 3.62 | 1.01 | 97.0 | |
| 8-3 | 3.33 | 1.08 | 102.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Amidst the chaos of a disappointing 6-10 loss to the Phillies, the Pirates are desperately seeking a spark in this four-game series finale. Jared Jones, making his seventh start, has to step up against Philadelphia’s lineup as the team struggles with clutch hitting, a nightmare that Esmerlyn Valdez attempted to address with his rookie magic. Meanwhile, Brandon Lowe continues to shine, showcasing his value with two singles and a stolen base, making his potential All-Star status a hot topic. Yet, the specter of Paul Skenes' troubling performance looms large, as the Pirates can't afford to ignore his downward trend. With a 43-44 record, the need for a turnaround is palpable as they look to right the ship against their in-state rival.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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