Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 70-73, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Los Angeles Angels 1-6 at PNC Park. Today they play the Los Angeles Angels at 01:35 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino.
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The numbers are pulling in both directions. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. But 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Pirates Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.97 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (9-9, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Los Angeles Angels 1-6 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
88 | 55 | .615 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 62 | .566 | 7.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
71 | 72 | .497 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
70 | 73 | .490 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
68 | 74 | .479 | 19.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
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Postseason Picture
Pirates are 70–73, 18 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .253 | .800 | 83 | |
| 16 | .267 | .802 | 67 | |
| 17 | .267 | .835 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.91 | 1.06 | 58.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.53 | 0.94 | 53.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.17 | 1.09 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels, marking a solid 5-2 stretch over the past week, and Braxton Ashcraft’s impressive 14-5 record and 3.59 ERA is critical as he takes the mound tonight. Ashcraft's workload has increased significantly, surpassing his previous career high by nearly 50 innings, and while he’s eager to pitch, the team is wisely managing his usage as they head into the season's final stretch. Excitement is also building with the activation of rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, who immediately made his presence felt in the lineup. Meanwhile, Luke Weaver's bizarre struggle with poison ivy adds a touch of unpredictability to the bullpen. The Pirates are in a decent spot at 70-72, and if they can keep this momentum, the fans might have more to cheer about as the season winds down.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 09/08 |
@ Chicago White Sox
|
7:40 PM |
| Wed 09/09 |
@ Chicago White Sox
|
7:40 PM |
| Thu 09/10 |
@ Chicago White Sox
|
7:40 PM |
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