Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 26-25, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 2-6 at Rogers Centre.
A rough patch, by the numbers. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Pair that with 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Pirates Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 03:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (6-3, 2.62 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (1-1, 4.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, SportsNet Pittsburgh, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 2-6 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
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30 | 18 | .625 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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28 | 21 | .571 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cubs
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29 | 22 | .569 | 2.5 | L6 |
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Reds
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26 | 24 | .520 | 5.0 | W2 |
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Pirates
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26 | 25 | .510 | 5.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .263 | .916 | 32 | |
| 10 | .252 | .766 | 33 | |
| 4 | .243 | .746 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.62 | 0.71 | 55.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.89 | 1.03 | 62.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.54 | 1.32 | 28.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Bubba Chandler finally showed signs of life on the mound, notching a career-high in strikeouts during his latest outing, but the focus now shifts to the road as the Pirates take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a critical matchup. At 26-24, every game counts for a team still searching for consistency after a disappointing 3-4 week. With the specter of their former reliever Chase Shugart thriving elsewhere, Pirates fans must rally behind a young core led by Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin. Attendance woes are a real concern as this team has made strides toward respectability, now is the time for fans to show up and support the franchise’s bright future. Can Chandler keep building momentum and help the Pirates secure a win against a postseason-hungry Blue Jays squad?
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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