Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 21-17, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 at Chase Field.
Steady as she goes. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: a +8 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Pirates Game on May 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (2-2, 4.76 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, NBCS BA, KNTV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Joey Bart went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
26 | 12 | .684 | W9 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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22 | 15 | .595 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
21 | 17 | .553 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Brewers
|
|
19 | 16 | .543 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
20 | 18 | .526 | 6.0 | L7 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .266 | .941 | 23 | |
| 9 | .245 | .773 | 28 | |
| 5 | .292 | .823 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.36 | 0.71 | 42.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.02 | 1.08 | 41.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Brandon Lowe is on fire, belting his second consecutive first-inning homer and leading the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks, a victory that marks the team's first series win against Arizona since 2015. With a record of 20-17, the Pirates are showing signs of consistency, outpacing opponents with a +5 run differential over the last week. Mitch Keller is poised to add to this momentum in today's matchup against Zac Gallen, as the Pirates look to solidify their foothold in the division. Meanwhile, Jared Jones is inching closer to a return, impressing in his minor league rehab with three innings of solid work. Despite some confusing roster moves, the overall vibe around the team is warm, and with the bats heating up, Pittsburgh fans have plenty to feel optimistic about.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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