Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 2-3, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Only 5 games in. Perfectly average, for better or worse. A W by 5 last night. The most recent result always counts most. But Statcast isn't kind: 0.269 xwOBA and only 23.5% hard-hit rate.
Pirates Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh , Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 3-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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4 | 1 | .800 | W1 | |
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Reds
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3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
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3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .333 | 1.344 | 4 | |
| 2 | .421 | 1.259 | 6 | |
| 2 | .278 | .927 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.5 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a daunting challenge today as they seek redemption against the Cincinnati Reds after a disappointing 0-2 loss yesterday. With a woeful 1-3 record and a dismal batting average of just .133 with runners in scoring position, the offense has become a glaring concern. Fans are left pondering whether Oneil Cruz is part of the solution or the problem, especially after his lackluster performance cost the team a win earlier this season. Meanwhile, the ghost of Andrew McCutchen looms large, as his scorching start with the Texas Rangers raises questions about the Pirates' decision-making regarding Marcell Ozuna. As they take the field at Great American Ball Park, the Pirates must shake off these early-season blues and find a way to turn their fortunes around.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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