Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 36-37, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates took a beating from the Athletics 2-11 at Sutter Health Park.
The math is ugly. Last night's loss by 9 drags the score down. On top of that, winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.
Pirates Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (5-4, 5.14 ERA) vs Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates took a beating from the Athletics 2-11 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Endy Rodríguez went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
43 | 26 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
39 | 31 | .557 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
38 | 35 | .521 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 37 | .493 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
34 | 37 | .479 | 10.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -25 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .239 | .829 | 46 | |
| 8 | .270 | .834 | 42 | |
| 10 | .275 | .785 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.80 | 1.13 | 30.0 | |
| 6-6 | 2.85 | 0.93 | 82.0 | |
| 4-1 | 3.26 | 0.92 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are limping into their series against the Athletics, fresh off a disappointing week that saw them drop five of seven games. With a run differential of -17 in that span, it's clear the pitching staff has faltered, allowing 6.4 runs per game. Amid the turmoil, Brandon Lowe has emerged as a beacon of hope, leading the MVP chatter among fans with a .240 batting average. Meanwhile, Jared Jones is struggling to find his footing after returning from elbow surgery, although a recent three-strikeout sequence offers a glimmer of encouragement. With Oneil Cruz still sidelined, Jake Mangum's unexpected contributions in the outfield highlight the resilience of this roster, but the mounting pressure on manager Don Kelly to make do with an underwhelming bullpen is becoming unbearable. If the Pirates hope to turn this season around, they need to find consistency fast.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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