What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 31-28, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.75 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (1-2, 2.37 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

May 31, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 31-28, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9 at PNC Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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Ticking along. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Factor in a +6 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Pirates Game on May 31

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (27-32)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.75 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (1-2, 2.37 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	9	12	1
	1	6	0	0	1	0	2	0		10	15	0

Highlights

Spencer Horwitz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Oneil Cruz went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Jake Mangum went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nick Gonzales went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	34	21	.618		L1
Cubs	32	27	.542	4.0	W1
Cardinals	30	26	.536	4.5	L1
Pirates	31	28	.525	5.0	W2
Reds	29	28	.509	6.0	L3

Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	14	.261	.886	36
15 Oneil Cruz	13	.258	.795	40
10 Bryan Reynolds	6	.280	.847	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	0-0	1.44	1.04	25.0
31 Gregory Soto	4-0	1.95	0.76	27.2
30 Paul Skenes	6-5	2.89	0.86	65.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
10 Bryan Reynolds	5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
28 Jake Mangum	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
15 Oneil Cruz	2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Gregory Soto	2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
60 Dennis Santana	2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

With a solid 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates look to keep the momentum going in today's rematch at PNC Park, where Mitch Keller (5-2, 3.64 ERA) will face Bailey Ober (6-2, 3.92 ERA). The spotlight is on Oneil Cruz, who is heating up with back-to-back home runs, showcasing the potential to be a game-changer despite his strikeout challenges. Meanwhile, Brandon Lowe's ejection in a previous game adds to the drama, reflecting a mix of determination and frustration within the squad. The Pirates are playing productive baseball at 4-3 over the last week, buoyed by a mostly healthy roster and impressive performances from emerging players like Esmerlyn Valdez. Today's game is crucial for cementing their position above the .500 mark and building on their recent success.

Sources

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Cruz launches HR in 2nd straight game, doubling May total in just 2 days

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'Kind of a sad 1st ejection': Lowe tossed after apparent misunderstanding

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Mitch Keller is proving why Pirates were right to ignore trade temptation

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Pirates have to live with Oneil Cruz’s most frustrating flaw for now

The Pittsburgh Pirates are aware of Oneil Cruz's high amount of strikeouts, but he does other things that make up for it.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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