Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 63-68, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Counterbalancing that, only 4 on the IL. Health is a factor.
Pirates Game on August 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lake Bachar (1-2, 3.75 ERA) vs Blake Snell (1-1, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
81 | 49 | .623 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 56 | .569 | 7.0 | L3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 65 | .504 | 15.5 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 68 | .481 | 18.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
62 | 68 | .477 | 19.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .254 | .800 | 80 | |
| 15 | .263 | .800 | 66 | |
| 16 | .266 | .849 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.33 | 1.11 | 51.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.20 | 0.86 | 49.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.20 | 1.31 | 70.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .2 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 | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a narrow 4-5 defeat yesterday, where they couldn't hold a three-run lead. Jared Jones takes the mound for the Pirates, making his 15th start of the season, but he faces a daunting challenge against the two-time defending champs. While Henry Davis has shored up some defensive issues, his offensive struggles highlight an ongoing concern for the lineup. Despite their recent 4-3 stretch with a +5 run differential, the Pirates can’t afford to slip against the formidable Dodgers, especially with Blake Snell looming in Sunday’s finale. The season may be winding down, but there are lessons to be learned as the Pirates seek a silver lining in this late-season stretch.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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