What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 75-77, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Wilber Dotel (1-5, 4.84 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (10-4, 3.98 ERA). First pitch at 12:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook. First pitch at 12:35 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

September 17, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 75-77, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-5 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

45°

Lukewarm

the bats going quiet

The numbers are pulling in both directions. Just 2.9 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. Compounding things, a -11 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Pirates Game on September 17

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (95-57)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	12:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Wilber Dotel (1-5, 4.84 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (10-4, 3.98 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-5 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	5	10	0
	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	4	12	0

Highlights

Brandon Lowe went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Oneil Cruz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rafael Flores Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	95	57	.625		W2
Cubs	85	68	.556	10.5	W1
Pirates	75	77	.493	20.0	L2
Cardinals	75	78	.490	20.5	L2
Reds	71	81	.467	24.0	W1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	31	.260	.813	88
29 Ryan O'Hearn	18	.269	.784	72
10 Bryan Reynolds	17	.262	.789	71

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
46 Mason Montgomery	6-3	2.73	1.02	62.2
18 Luke Weaver	2-1	2.56	0.94	56.1
49 Yohan Ramírez	6-4	3.05	1.23	79.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 Brandon Lowe	4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
43 Rafael Flores Jr.	6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
63 Ronny Simon	3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
17 Jared Jones	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
46 Mason Montgomery	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
14 Brandon Eisert	4.4 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 yesterday, a painful reminder of how far they still have to climb in the NL Central, especially as Milwaukee clinched the division title. Oneil Cruz's impressive 113.1 mph homer, marking the team's 172nd of the season, showcased the potential in this lineup, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. With the Pirates now sitting at 75-76 and grappling with inconsistency, they need to leverage their offensive power and improve their pitching if they want to keep pace in the division. As discussions about offseason priorities heat up, Brandon Lowe's case for a Silver Slugger adds another layer of intrigue, suggesting he could be the cornerstone they build around moving forward. Tonight's matchup against the Brewers again puts the spotlight on young talent like Jared Jones, who must step up to stem the tide of defeats.

Sources

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Henderson vs. Jared Jones

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Bucs blast off! Cruz's 113.1 mph missile helps set franchise homer mark

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A Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger would make Pirates’ biggest 2027 decision painfully obvious

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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