Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 12-8, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 at PNC Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. On top of that, the bats have been lively at 6.3 R/G.
Pirates Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (3-1, 4.00 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 1.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates bested the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 3-3 with 1 RBI.
- Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Marcell Ozuna went 3-4.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pirates
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
|
Reds
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
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Cardinals
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Brewers
|
|
11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Cubs
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 | W3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .286 | 1.033 | 18 | |
| 6 | .313 | .970 | 19 | |
| 3 | .313 | .893 | 13 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a wave of optimism, sitting fourth in the early MLB Power Rankings as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at PNC Park. After a strong week, outscoring opponents by 13 runs, the team is buoyed by standout performances from Oneil Cruz, who continues to display his power with timely home runs, and Brandon Lowe, racking up 3 hits and 2 RBIs in the last game. Yet, the roster shuffle is underway, with José Urquidy's demotion highlighting that the bullpen's struggles can no longer be overlooked. As the Pirates strive to build on their 11-8 record and solidify their position in the division, tonight's game offers a vital chance to demonstrate their improvement and resilience.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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