Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 75-75, 3rd in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
The score reflects a tug of war. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Factor in a 3.4 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Pirates Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.52 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (14-5, 1.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 57 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
84 | 67 | .556 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 75 | .500 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 76 | .497 | 18.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
70 | 80 | .467 | 23.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .258 | .801 | 85 | |
| 18 | .266 | .781 | 72 | |
| 17 | .266 | .799 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.73 | 1.02 | 62.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.56 | 0.94 | 56.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.12 | 1.26 | 78.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez's promising season has been cut short as he heads to the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury, forcing the Pirates to call up Ronny Simon to fill the gap. While the team continues to fight through the final stretch of the season with a 75-75 record, their playoff aspirations are dimming, highlighted by concerns over their bullpen's effectiveness. Meanwhile, Oneil Cruz's recent resurgence serves as a bittersweet reminder of the talent missing for much of the year. With Kirby Yates inching closer to a return, the Pirates must find ways to stabilize their roster as injuries pile up and the pressure mounts. The next few weeks could determine if they address their glaring weaknesses or fade into obscurity.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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