Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update


The Pittsburgh Pirates are 29-26, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Today they play the Chicago Cubs at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network.

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Pirates Daily Vibe Check
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On Fire
last night's win
33° 88°

The data is clear. The 11-run win last night carries weight here. And a 5-2 week speaks for itself.

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Pirates Game Today

Opponent:Chicago Cubs (29-26)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
Forecast:⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
3220.615 W2
Cardinals
2924.5473.5 L3
Reds
2925.5374.0 W3
Pirates
2926.5274.5 W3
Cubs
2926.5274.5 L10

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Brandon Lowe
13.270.90633
15
Oneil Cruz
11.265.79035
10
Bryan Reynolds
4.256.76934

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Gregory Soto
3-02.130.7925.1
30
Paul Skenes
6-43.000.8260.0
35
Braxton Ashcraft
4-22.751.0568.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Brandon Lowe
5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
55
Esmerlyn Valdez
2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
15
Oneil Cruz
6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
2
Spencer Horwitz
5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
30
Paul Skenes
8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35
Braxton Ashcraft
7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31
Gregory Soto
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Konnor Griffin is stealing headlines and making history as the youngest player to bat leadoff for the Pirates in 74 years, a bold move that speaks volumes about the team's faith in their young talent. During yesterday's 2-1 win over the Cubs, Griffin's RBI double in his first at-bat showcased his potential, while the Pirates' offense continues to turn heads, particularly with Brandon Lowe's unfortunate run-in with PNC Park that robbed him of a home run. This team is riding a warm streak, now 28-26, with a positive run differential of +5 over the last week, but they must maintain this momentum to solidify their position in a competitive NL Central. Don Kelly's fiery demeanor, evidenced by his recent ejections, suggests the Pirates are ready to play with grit and determination as they face the Cubs again.

Sources
Konnor Griffin makes Pirates history not seen in over 70 years
Bucsdugout · 15h ago
Konnor Griffin makes Pirates history not seen in over 70 years
Konnor Griffin continues to make history.  Debuting at 19 years old, recording an RBI double in his first at-bat, and becoming the youngest shortstop to debut since Alex Rodriguez in 1994, Griffin added another accolade to his growing list. On Tuesday, Griffin became the youngest Pirate to bat leadoff in 74 years. Griffin, 20, is […]
Why Spencer Horwitz is the Pirates most underrated hitter
Bucsdugout · 15h ago
Why Spencer Horwitz is the Pirates most underrated hitter
Much has been made of the Pirates’ new-look offense in 2026. After posting one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history last year, the Pirates have blossomed into one of the best lineups in the sport. Don’t believe it? It’s easy to think after the team finished in the bottom five of most offensive […]
'He causes chaos': Griffin makes history atop lineup in Pirates' big win
MLB.com · 10h ago
'He causes chaos': Griffin makes history atop lineup in Pirates' big win
PITTSBURGH -- Konnor Griffin received word on Monday night that he’d be making history on Tuesday. When Pirates manager Don Kelly set the lineup for the second game of a four-game series against the Cubs, the 20-year-old Griffin’s name sat at the top. Griffin, who became the youngest Pirates player
Nine observations: Pirates really need to sustain the momentum they've built
MLB.com · 10h ago
Nine observations: Pirates really need to sustain the momentum they've built
On a rainy Saturday night in Toronto, it may have been tough to see. It was definitely difficult after the Pirates dropped three straight to the Phillies, failing to score a run in the final two games. But if you looked around PNC Park Tuesday during the Pirates’ 12-1 thrashing
Don Kelly’s second ejection in three days says plenty about Pirates’ edge
Rumbunter · 17h ago
Don Kelly’s second ejection in three days says plenty about Pirates’ edge
The Pirates have played plenty of tight, emotional games already this season, and Don Kelly is not managing passively.
Brandon Lowe gets robbed by PNC Park in Pirates’ strangest twist yet
Rumbunter · 23h ago
Brandon Lowe gets robbed by PNC Park in Pirates’ strangest twist yet
Brandon Lowe hit two balls that traveled the exact same distance, but only one of them was a home run.

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Thu 05/28
vs Chicago Cubs
6:40 PM
Fri 05/29
vs Minnesota Twins
6:45 PM
Sat 05/30
vs Minnesota Twins
4:05 PM

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