Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 59-64, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blasted the Miami Marlins 13-1 at loanDepot park.
Quietly productive. The 12-run win last night carries weight here. Pulling the other way, 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Pirates Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (5-8, 4.26 ERA) vs Jake Bennett (7-5, 3.17 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, NESN |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates blasted the Miami Marlins 13-1 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jacob Gonzalez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jared Triolo went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Jake Mangum went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Rafael Flores Jr. went 2-5 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
75 | 47 | .615 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
71 | 51 | .582 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
61 | 60 | .504 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 16.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .250 | .792 | 74 | |
| 15 | .262 | .806 | 63 | |
| 14 | .250 | .926 | 39 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.80 | 0.84 | 45.0 | |
| 4-3 | 3.64 | 1.17 | 47.0 | |
| 6-3 | 2.67 | 1.25 | 67.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 10 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates' season continues to spiral, now with a dismal 1-6 record over the last week and a recent demoralizing 2-8 loss to the Miami Marlins. As if the struggles on the field weren't enough, the team placed breakout catcher Endy Rodriguez on the injured list due to hip inflammation, further crippling a lineup already exposed against left-handed pitching. With ace Paul Skenes' velocity dwindling to alarming lows, the pressure is squarely on Braxton Ashcraft, who will need to deliver a standout performance in today's series finale against Miami. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds remains a bright spot, showing resilience in the face of adversity. If the Pirates don’t find a way to reverse their fortunes soon, this season could very well end in disaster.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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