Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 0-1, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the New York Mets 7-11 at Citi Field.
Just 1 games into the season. Hard to feel good about the data. Down by 4 last night. That result hits the score hard. And the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.232 xwOBA, 23.9% hard-hit.
Pirates Game on March 27
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the New York Mets 7-11 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Pirates
|
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Reds
|
|
0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-1 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .500 | 2.500 | 3 | |
| 1 | .500 | 1.750 | 1 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 2 |
Pirates News
In a chaotic season opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered an 11-7 loss to the New York Mets, marked by Paul Skenes' unexpected implosion as he was chased from the mound in the first inning after allowing five runs. While Brandon Lowe dazzled in his debut with two home runs, it was a case of too little, too late as the pitching staff unraveled early. Skenes, normally a dominant presence, faced a harsh reality check on the big stage, turning ESPN's bold predictions about the Pirates into a punchline. The mess left fans wondering if this was a sign of more turbulence ahead as the team gears up to face the Cincinnati Reds next. Opening Day was a harsh reminder that even the brightest new additions can’t mask deeper issues lurking beneath the surface.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 03/28 |
@ New York Mets
|
4:10 PM |
| Sun 03/29 |
@ New York Mets
|
1:40 PM |
| Mon 03/30 |
@ Cincinnati Reds
|
6:40 PM |
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