Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 55-53, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-8 at PNC Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. The -11 run differential tells a worse story than the record. On top of that, just 3.6 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.
Pirates Game on July 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (2-1, 3.72 ERA) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (9-3, 2.64 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-8 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 40 | .626 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
61 | 46 | .570 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 53 | .509 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 54 | .495 | 14.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
50 | 56 | .472 | 16.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .253 | .808 | 69 | |
| 17 | .277 | .807 | 69 | |
| 15 | .269 | .842 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.95 | 1.22 | 43.1 | |
| 9-9 | 3.65 | 1.06 | 120.2 | |
| 6-3 | 3.21 | 1.38 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are clinging to a lukewarm 55-52 record as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks again tonight, hoping for a spark from Bubba Chandler, who makes his 21st start of the season. While the Pirates boast the most hits against righties in MLB, their recent struggles against Arizona's right-handed pitching have been telling, leaving fans frustrated with a -12 run differential over the past week. With the offense averaging just 2.6 runs per game, the pressure is mounting on players like Jacob Gonzalez, who is experiencing a power surge, and Ryan O'Hearn, both of whom need to step up in this crucial series. Meanwhile, the good news is that Esmerlyn Valdez’s injury update has kept the trade deadline plans intact, a glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging stretch.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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