Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 51-48, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 at Progressive Field.
Ticking along. The 6-run win last night carries weight here. Factor in going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Pirates Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (8-8, 3.57 ERA) vs Joey Cantillo (8-4, 3.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jacob Gonzalez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
61 | 37 | .622 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
55 | 43 | .561 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
51 | 46 | .526 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
51 | 48 | .515 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
44 | 53 | .454 | 16.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .248 | .802 | 65 | |
| 16 | .282 | .824 | 64 | |
| 14 | .286 | .884 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8 | 3.57 | 1.02 | 108.1 | |
| 2-3 | 4.03 | 1.29 | 38.0 | |
| 9-3 | 3.49 | 1.11 | 113.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pirates are poised for a critical matchup against the Cleveland Guardians as they come off a lackluster 0-0 draw, but the real intrigue lies in today's starting pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, making his first appearance of the second half. At 50-47, the team is only 1.5 games from a Wild Card spot, which has sparked conversations about buying at the trade deadline. Adding to the excitement, Khristian Curtis made a memorable MLB debut, showing promise even amid a disappointing team result. With new acquisitions like Jacob Gonzalez making an immediate impact, this week showcases a team that is not just treading water but seems ready to make a push. The Pirates have the potential to turn this lukewarm performance into a fire with the right moves as the trade deadline approaches.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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