Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 63-66, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Good place to be. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. And plus-18 in run differential this stretch.
Pirates Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (6-8, 4.23 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
79 | 49 | .617 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 54 | .578 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 63 | .512 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 66 | .488 | 16.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
61 | 67 | .477 | 18.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .253 | .798 | 80 | |
| 15 | .261 | .797 | 66 | |
| 15 | .266 | .832 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.40 | 1.13 | 50.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.25 | 0.88 | 48.0 | |
| 6-3 | 3.03 | 1.30 | 68.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates continue to make moves as they acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees, a minor signing that won't shake things up at the big league level but adds depth in the minors. Meanwhile, they bid farewell to Johnathan Rodríguez, who was claimed off waivers by the Athletics, emphasizing the ongoing roster shakeup. As Pittsburgh gears up for a challenging road trip against division rivals like the Dodgers and Padres, fans are left questioning why PNC Park hasn’t hosted an All-Star Game in two decades, despite being one of the best venues in baseball. On the field, Mason Montgomery is quietly emerging as a potential future closer, a bright spot for a bullpen that desperately needs stability. With a record of 63-66 and a recent stretch of 5-2, the Pirates are showing glimpses of promise, but consistency will be key as they navigate the tough stretch ahead.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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