Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 50-47, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates played to a draw against the Cleveland Guardians 0-0 at Progressive Field.
A mixed bag this week. Run differential of +4 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. Add in a 4-2 week speaks for itself.
Pirates Game on July 18
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| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (1-1, 4.37 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (10-4, 3.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates played to a draw against the Cleveland Guardians 0-0 at Progressive Field.
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Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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Brewers
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60 | 37 | .619 | W1 | |
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Cubs
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54 | 43 | .557 | 6.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
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51 | 45 | .531 | 8.5 | W1 |
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Pirates
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50 | 47 | .515 | 10.0 | W3 |
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Reds
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44 | 52 | .458 | 15.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +4 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 Pittsburgh Pirates' momentum took an unexpected hit as their matchup against the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires, a frustrating delay for a team that's riding high on a 5-2 run with an impressive 6.9 runs per game this week. While the Pirates are enjoying their most potent offensive performance in years, the specter of trade deadline decisions looms large, as the team must weigh its options to bolster a playoff push amidst a decade-long postseason drought. With the split doubleheader rescheduled for Saturday, fans will be eager to see if key players like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn can keep the offense rolling when they finally take the field again.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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