Pittsburgh Pirates Daily Update
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 81-80, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Detroit Tigers 3-4 at Comerica Park. Today they play the Detroit Tigers at 03:10 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet.
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Hard to read this team right now. Just 3.6 runs per game this stretch. Not enough. At least a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Pirates Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA) vs River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Detroit Tigers 3-4 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
102 | 59 | .634 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
88 | 73 | .547 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
81 | 80 | .503 | 21.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 84 | .478 | 25.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
75 | 86 | .466 | 27.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
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Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .260 | .824 | 96 | |
| 18 | .267 | .776 | 76 | |
| 20 | .280 | .854 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.93 | 1.05 | 67.2 | |
| 7-4 | 2.86 | 1.19 | 85.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.69 | 0.96 | 60.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
In a bittersweet day for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team wrapped up the 2026 season with an 8-7 loss against the Detroit Tigers, marking Justin Verlander's final game as he retires after a legendary career. The Pirates may not be heading to the postseason, but they set a franchise record with 1,444 strikeouts this year, showcasing their pitching prowess even in a disappointing season. Veteran reliever Kirby Yates bid farewell in his 518th and final appearance, leaving the mound to a standing ovation. GM Ben Cherington, amidst the reflections on the season, indicated stability in leadership as the team looks ahead to 2027. With an 81-79 record, the Pirates are closer than ever to a winning record, but the emotional farewells and record-breaking moments tell a more complex story of a team still searching for consistency.
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