Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 28-26, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at PNC Park.
Not much to complain about. They're +5 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. Add in a 3.4 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Pirates Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 2.89 ERA) vs Jordan Wicks (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Henry Davis went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
31 | 20 | .608 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
29 | 25 | .537 | 3.5 | L9 |
|
Reds
|
|
28 | 25 | .528 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
28 | 26 | .519 | 4.5 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .265 | .905 | 33 | |
| 11 | .255 | .772 | 34 | |
| 4 | .251 | .754 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.13 | 0.79 | 25.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.00 | 0.82 | 60.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.89 | 1.03 | 62.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 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, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for an important divisional showdown against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park today, looking to build on their 2-1 edge over Chicago this season. With a record of 27-26, the Pirates need to capitalize on this home series after a lukewarm 3-4 stretch over the past week. Oneil Cruz is emerging as a key player, showcasing a simplified approach that has him swinging with confidence, while the bullpen, led by the fearless Wilber Dotel, seeks to stabilize after some recent struggles. Meanwhile, manager Don Kelly's ejection during the last game reflects the intensity of the competition. As they aim for a stronger run differential, the Pirates must harness the momentum from their recent win against the Toronto Blue Jays and rally their talents against their rivals.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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