Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 67-71, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. Just 2.3 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. But a 2.7 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Pirates Game on September 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.79 ERA) vs Logan Webb (8-8, 3.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 74°F, Wind 2 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
85 | 53 | .616 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
78 | 60 | .565 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 70 | .493 | 17.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
67 | 71 | .486 | 18.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
65 | 73 | .471 | 20.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .251 | .796 | 82 | |
| 15 | .262 | .790 | 66 | |
| 17 | .263 | .835 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.07 | 1.06 | 55.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.26 | 0.91 | 51.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.55 | 1.25 | 42.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Ryan O’Hearn's potential return is a bright spot for the Pirates, as one of their most reliable hitters could be back in action by mid-September. This comes at a crucial time, as the team struggles to find offensive consistency, averaging just 2.3 runs per game in the past week. Meanwhile, Konnor Griffin is inching closer to returning from his finger injury, which could further bolster a lineup in desperate need of reinforcements. On the pitching side, Paul Skenes is showing signs of recovery with a 3.10 ERA in August, providing a glimmer of hope for a rotation that has seen its share of struggles. The recent shuffle, including Jared Jones getting the start against the Giants, indicates a commitment to evaluate talent as the season winds down. With the Pirates at 67-71, every game is critical, but they need their bats to wake up if they hope to finish strong.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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