Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 74-74, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-12 at Wrigley Field.
Treading water. Lost by 10 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. On the plus side, they've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Pirates Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.83 ERA) vs Clay Holmes (6-7, 2.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-12 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
92 | 56 | .622 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
82 | 66 | .554 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 74 | .500 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
73 | 75 | .493 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 78 | .469 | 22.5 | L4 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .257 | .802 | 83 | |
| 17 | .265 | .801 | 70 | |
| 17 | .269 | .785 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 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 Pirates are riding a wave of momentum, winning four straight games as they enter Wrigley Field, and currently sit as the second-hottest team in the National League. However, this hot streak is shadowed by the uncertainty surrounding Esmerlyn Valdez's injury, which could impact their playoff aspirations. While the return of Ryan O'Hearn from the IL provides a boost to the lineup, his admission of not being at full strength raises questions about how much he can contribute. The young pitching staff has been a mixed bag, with rookie pitchers struggling to hold leads in crucial moments, underscoring the challenge of the tight Wild Card race. As the Bucs look to close the gap, they must hope to capitalize on their recent success without losing focus amid injury woes and the pressure of high-stakes games.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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