Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 22-19, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell just short against the San Francisco Giants 6-7 at Oracle Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. The 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Also helping: 3.7 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Pirates Game on May 11
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell just short against the San Francisco Giants 6-7 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cubs
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27 | 14 | .659 | L2 | |
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Brewers
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22 | 16 | .579 | 3.5 | W4 |
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Cardinals
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23 | 17 | .575 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Pirates
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22 | 19 | .537 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Reds
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22 | 19 | .537 | 5.0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .259 | .924 | 27 | |
| 10 | .255 | .793 | 29 | |
| 5 | .289 | .802 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.36 | 0.71 | 42.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.77 | 1.05 | 48.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.87 | 1.04 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high after a dominant 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, showcasing their offensive firepower and raising their record to 22-18. Oneil Cruz continues to turn heads, solidifying his status as a breakout star with another home run and steal, nudging closer to Barry Bonds' territory with his impressive season. With the Pirates currently sitting fourth in the division and riding a hot streak of 5-2 over the past week, fans have plenty to be excited about, especially with rookie Konnor Griffin making waves in the Rookie of the Year race. However, the front office should be mindful of strengthening the bullpen as the trade deadline approaches, ensuring that this promising start isn't squandered. Today’s game is another opportunity to keep this momentum rolling.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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