Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 58-62, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. And down 9 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Pirates Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (9-10, 3.96 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (5-9, 3.61 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 45 | .622 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
69 | 50 | .580 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
59 | 60 | .496 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 16.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
56 | 61 | .479 | 17.0 | L3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .253 | .804 | 74 | |
| 15 | .268 | .822 | 63 | |
| 14 | .242 | .942 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.80 | 0.84 | 45.0 | |
| 4-3 | 3.64 | 1.17 | 47.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.48 | 1.23 | 40.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates' season has taken a disastrous turn, with the painful reality setting in for fans as playoff hopes dwindle. Injuries are mounting, highlighted by Mitch Keller's unfortunate end to the year, and top prospect Termarr Johnson's left knee injury adds to the frustration. Meanwhile, the team's offensive struggles are evident, as they face a grim stretch of 2-5 over their last seven games, including a brutal 1-11 loss to the Mets. Mason Montgomery's new two-seamer may offer a glimmer of hope on the mound, but the overall vibe remains icy as the Pirates seem to be firmly entrenched in their painful tradition of underperformance. With Ji Hwan Bae signing with a rival and two former Pirates finding new homes, the team must act quickly to shake off this season's malaise and start building for the future.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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