Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 6-4, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the San Diego Padres 0-5 at PNC Park.
Solid ground right now. 6-4 over the last 7. That record does the talking. The catch: last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows.
Pirates Game on April 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (1-1, 9.53 ERA) vs Nick Pivetta (1-1, 6.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the San Diego Padres 0-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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8 | 2 | .800 | W2 | |
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Reds
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7 | 3 | .700 | 1.0 | W4 |
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Pirates
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6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
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5 | 5 | .500 | 3.0 | L1 |
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Cubs
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4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-4 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .364 | 1.160 | 11 | |
| 4 | .308 | .972 | 10 | |
| 3 | .273 | 1.006 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after sweeping the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing a dominant starting rotation that has yet to allow a single home run this season. With a record of 6-3, they head into a crucial three-game series against the San Diego Padres looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Bubba Chandler’s recent struggles with walks are a concern, but the overall team resilience, a trait emphasized by manager Don Kelly, will be tested as they face a tougher opponent. The Pirates' lineup is firing on all cylinders, but it's their starting pitchers rewriting the record books that demand the most attention. As fans gather at PNC Park, the atmosphere is electric, with high hopes for a continued winning run.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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