Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 50-47, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blew out the Milwaukee Brewers 14-5 at PNC Park.
The indicators are generally positive. Winning by 9 last night moved the needle. And 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Pirates Game on July 13
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blew out the Milwaukee Brewers 14-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jared Triolo went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Henry Davis went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Marcell Ozuna went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 37 | .615 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
54 | 42 | .562 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 45 | .526 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
50 | 47 | .515 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 52 | .453 | 15.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .246 | .803 | 64 | |
| 16 | .288 | .838 | 63 | |
| 14 | .283 | .877 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8 | 3.57 | 1.02 | 108.1 | |
| 9-3 | 3.49 | 1.11 | 113.1 | |
| 2-3 | 4.14 | 1.30 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 9 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 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 are riding a wave of momentum as they prepare for today's showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Paul Skenes set to take the mound after a promising outing against the Braves. With a recent 5-2 record and a solid run differential of +9 over the past week, the offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 6.4 runs per game. Meanwhile, the team made headlines in the draft, selecting outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick, a choice that has sparked debate among fans. While some argue for more high-risk, high-reward selections, the Pirates are clearly prioritizing a balanced approach. As the first half of the season wraps up, the focus is on maintaining their competitive edge and possibly shaking things up further with trade discussions heating up.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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