Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 36-35, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 at PNC Park.
The numbers aren't lying. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, allowing 6.7 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Pirates Game on June 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.84 ERA) vs Max Meyer (6-0, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
42 | 26 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
38 | 30 | .559 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
37 | 34 | .521 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 35 | .507 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
33 | 36 | .478 | 9.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .245 | .853 | 46 | |
| 7 | .265 | .809 | 41 | |
| 10 | .282 | .810 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.86 | 1.14 | 29.0 | |
| 6-5 | 2.84 | 0.93 | 76.0 | |
| 4-1 | 3.26 | 0.92 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves at a critical juncture, sitting at 35-35 after a rough stretch that includes a disheartening 3-8 loss to the Miami Marlins yesterday. With a staggering run differential of -22 over the past week, the team's struggles are painfully evident, especially as they prepare to face the Marlins again today. Paul Skenes, who hasn't tasted victory since May 12, is looking for redemption as he takes the mound against Miami, hoping to shake off a month-long winless streak. Meanwhile, the bullpen issues plague the team, prompting urgent calls for changes to salvage the season. The Pirates' No. 7-9 hitters have shown some grit, but can they maintain momentum against one of baseball's top relievers? With both teams equally matched, today's game is a must-watch for a squad desperate to turn this ship around.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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