Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 42-42, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 at PNC Park.
Things are trending well. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Factor in the bats are producing at 6.6 R/G this week.
Pirates Game on June 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (7-3, 3.07 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tyler Callihan went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 3-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
50 | 31 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
46 | 38 | .548 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
43 | 38 | .531 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
42 | 42 | .500 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 43 | .476 | 11.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .243 | .826 | 56 | |
| 11 | .286 | .874 | 52 | |
| 13 | .286 | .821 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.29 | 1.19 | 35.1 | |
| 6-7 | 3.10 | 0.97 | 93.0 | |
| 7-3 | 3.07 | 1.09 | 96.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .083 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Brandon Lowe continues to make his mark for the Pirates, becoming the first player since 2019 to hit 20 homers before the All-Star break, a feat highlighted by his three-run blast in yesterday's loss to the Reds. The 9-7 defeat stings, especially as it follows a trend of close games that emphasizes the team's competitive edge despite a sub-.500 record at 41-42. As Mitch Keller takes the mound today, fans will be hoping he can deliver a standout performance to close out the series and avoid a series loss at PNC Park. Meanwhile, the organization is grappling with the implications of recent decisions, especially with the retirement of promising outfield prospect Estuar Suero, leaving a gap where hope had begun to build. With the return of key players crucial for the second half, the pressure mounts on manager Don Kelly to maximize the lineup's potential.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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