Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 8-5, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Chicago Cubs 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
It all adds up right now. Climbed to the top of the division. Plus, 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Pirates Game on April 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs Edward Cabrera (1-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 55°F, Wind 6 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Chicago Cubs 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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8 | 5 | .615 | W1 | |
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Cardinals
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8 | 5 | .615 | W3 | |
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Brewers
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8 | 5 | .615 | L3 | |
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Reds
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8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 | L3 |
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Cubs
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6 | 7 | .462 | 2.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .341 | 1.025 | 11 | |
| 4 | .300 | .932 | 12 | |
| 3 | .245 | .794 | 7 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a crucial showdown against the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field, seeking to build on their recent 5-2 record over the past week. With a +8 run differential, the Bucs have shown offensive promise, highlighted by Ryan O'Hearn's scorching .350 batting average and Oneil Cruz's solid .292, but they need to shake off their struggles against the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, who has historically stymied them. The team's cautious approach to pitching early this season is raising eyebrows, but it could prove wise in the long run. As they attempt to maintain momentum, the Pirates must navigate this challenging matchup and prove they can handle the pressure as they strive to climb the standings.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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