Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 74-73, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Rate Field.
Solid ground right now. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in 1.9 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Pirates Game on September 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Wilber Dotel (1-4, 4.41 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (9-10, 3.91 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
91 | 56 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 66 | .551 | 10.0 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 73 | .503 | 17.0 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 75 | .490 | 19.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 77 | .473 | 21.5 | L3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .257 | .802 | 83 | |
| 16 | .264 | .795 | 69 | |
| 18 | .276 | .848 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.77 | 1.04 | 61.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.60 | 0.96 | 55.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.08 | 1.08 | 61.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially exceeded last season's win total, now standing at 73-73 after a strong 5-2 week that has reignited playoff hopes. With their recent 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, the team is buzzing with momentum, though the loss of Braxton Ashcraft to the injured list due to arm discomfort casts a shadow on their pitching depth. Meanwhile, Jared Jones made a notable impact with 6 ⅔ no-hit innings, showcasing the kind of talent the Pirates will need to keep their postseason dreams alive. Oneil Cruz, despite recent setbacks in home run distance, remains a crucial figure for this team, and if he delivers the 'mind-boggling stuff' he's capable of, the Pirates could continue their surprising run toward October.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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