Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 68-72, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the San Francisco Giants 4-5 at PNC Park.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. Winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, relatively healthy at 4 on the IL.
Pirates Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70 ERA) vs Blade Tidwell (0-1, 4.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the San Francisco Giants 4-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
87 | 53 | .621 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
78 | 62 | .557 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
70 | 70 | .500 | 17.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
68 | 72 | .486 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
67 | 73 | .479 | 20.0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .256 | .808 | 83 | |
| 15 | .263 | .789 | 66 | |
| 17 | .271 | .842 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 3.02 | 1.08 | 56.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.58 | 0.96 | 52.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.17 | 1.09 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a thrilling 13-12 win over the San Francisco Giants, but it wasn't all smooth sailing as they prepare for the next game in this series. With Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe contributing significantly at the plate, their recent hot streak is helping to mask some troubling pitching inconsistencies. Carmen Mlodzinski's inconsistent role raises eyebrows, and the coaching staff, particularly Oscar Marin, is under fire as the Reds' former pitching coach thrives nearby. Meanwhile, the addition of catcher Jose Herrera on a minor league deal suggests the front office is focusing on depth as they look to solidify their roster down the stretch. As the Pirates aim to climb back above .500 with a 68-71 record, the combination of offensive fireworks and pitching woes will be key in the final push of the season.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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