Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 29-28, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 2-7 at PNC Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. On top of that, a 3-4 week weighs heavy on the score.
Pirates Game on May 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (TBD) vs Taj Bradley (5-1, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 2-7 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
33 | 20 | .623 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
31 | 26 | .544 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 25 | .537 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Reds
|
|
29 | 26 | .527 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
29 | 28 | .509 | 6.0 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .265 | .904 | 36 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.667 | 1 | |
| 11 | .257 | .770 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.13 | 0.79 | 25.1 | |
| 6-5 | 2.89 | 0.86 | 65.1 | |
| 4-2 | 2.75 | 1.05 | 68.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to bounce back today against the Chicago Cubs after yesterday’s 10-4 loss that raised concerns about their offensive consistency. With a record of 29-27, the Bucs need to capitalize on their home advantage at PNC Park, especially with Paul Skenes on the mound, who boasts a 3.00 ERA and struck out 10 last game, a feat that underscores his potential. However, as fans celebrate Skenes, they are also grappling with the news of Konnor Griffin's forearm soreness, which adds a layer of uncertainty to an already shaky lineup. To make matters worse, former Pirate Andrew McCutchen’s designation for assignment by the Rangers may tempt the front office to consider bolstering their hitting. With postseason aspirations still in reach, today's game is pivotal for the Bucs to regain momentum.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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