Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 11-8, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the Washington Nationals 7-8 at PNC Park.
Things are trending well. Outscoring opponents by 13 this week. Add in the roster is largely intact. That counts for something.
Pirates Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (0-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (0-0, 2.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the Washington Nationals 7-8 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
Highlights
- Marcell Ozuna went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
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Reds
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
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Cardinals
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10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Brewers
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10 | 8 | .556 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Cubs
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .262 | .992 | 16 | |
| 5 | .316 | .947 | 17 | |
| 3 | .333 | .945 | 13 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
After a rollercoaster of a game against the Washington Nationals, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell short in an 8-7 heartbreaker that highlighted the team's inconsistency. Despite impressive efforts to claw back from multiple deficits, sloppy execution and costly mistakes ultimately sealed their fate in extra innings. Marcell Ozuna's three-run homer offered a brief glimmer of hope, but it wasn't enough to overshadow the errors, including a throwing miscue from Konnor Griffin that proved detrimental. With Jose Urquidy still nursing an injury and Mike Clevinger sidelined in the minors, the Bucs find themselves needing to tighten their play as they prepare for the rematch against the Nationals. If they want to stay competitive, improvement in execution must happen quickly.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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