Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 76-77, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at PNC Park.
Some of this, some of that. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. The catch: a -10 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Pirates Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.78 ERA) vs Randy Dobnak (3-4, 2.73 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Royals.TV |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
95 | 58 | .621 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
85 | 68 | .556 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 20.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 24.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .261 | .818 | 89 | |
| 18 | .269 | .784 | 72 | |
| 19 | .272 | .839 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.67 | 1.03 | 64.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.05 | 1.23 | 79.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.84 | 0.98 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 4.4 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the brink of a series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers after a tough 5-4 loss yesterday, leaving them with a disheartening 3-4 record over the last week and a staggering -11 run differential. With postseason dreams officially dashed, the focus shifts to key players like Oneil Cruz, whose breakout season demands an extension from the front office before it's too late. The Pirates have shown they can compete with the league's best, taking the season series from the Brewers, but the inconsistency in their offense,scoring just 2.9 runs per game lately,highlights a glaring need for improvement. As the season winds down, every moment counts for players and fans, especially with the Pirates' history of missed opportunities hanging over their heads.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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