Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 49-47, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 at PNC Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. And scoring 6.4 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Pirates Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (7-8, 3.58 ERA) vs Robert Gasser (2-3, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 3-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 36 | .621 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
53 | 42 | .558 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 44 | .532 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
49 | 47 | .510 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 51 | .457 | 15.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .246 | .807 | 64 | |
| 16 | .283 | .823 | 61 | |
| 14 | .282 | .874 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8 | 3.58 | 1.04 | 103.0 | |
| 9-3 | 3.49 | 1.11 | 113.1 | |
| 2-3 | 4.14 | 1.30 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates made a bold move ahead of the MLB Draft, trading for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and lefty reliever Brandon Eisert from the White Sox, signaling a commitment to bolster both their present and future. This comes right before an important series against the Milwaukee Brewers, where Bubba Chandler will take the mound for what could be a critical final first-half start. As the team sits at a lukewarm 47-47, they need more consistency and depth, especially after designating Cam Sanders for assignment and pushing Konnor Griffin to the 60-day IL. The recent run of 5.7 runs per game reflects a healthy offense, but pitching continues to be an area of concern. With the draft picking up key prospects like LSU outfielder Derek Curiel, the Pirates are clearly aiming to build a competitive roster, but they must also find a way to convert potential into wins.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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