Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 58-63, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Miami Marlins 0-2 at loanDepot park.
The score reflects some real issues. The 1-6 record this week is doing most of the damage. And the offense at 2.9 R/G is pulling the temperature down.
Pirates Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (6-4, 3.51 ERA) vs Janson Junk (5-7, 4.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Miami Marlins 0-2 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 46 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
70 | 50 | .583 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
60 | 60 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
57 | 61 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .251 | .801 | 74 | |
| 15 | .266 | .815 | 63 | |
| 14 | .244 | .937 | 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 Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 10 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 Pirates are set to face the Miami Marlins tonight with Paul Skenes on the mound, hoping to shake off a rough 2-5 stretch that has left them four games behind in the division. Meanwhile, the organization received troubling news as top prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a serious injury in a Triple-A game, further complicating an already struggling lineup that has averaged just 3.4 runs per game over the past week. The Pirates let a crucial opportunity slip by when Austin Hays signed with the Padres, and fans are rightfully frustrated at the missed chance to bolster a faltering offense. Amid this turmoil, Jake Mangum is unfairly becoming a scapegoat for the team's woes. As the season drags on, the question remains: can Skenes ignite a spark for a team that has been cooling off in the dog days of summer?
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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