Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 43-44, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-10 at Citizens Bank Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Lost by 4 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. Making it worse, 6.4 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Pirates Game on July 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (1-1, 5.76 ERA) vs Alan Rangel (0-1, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped one to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-10 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Henry Davis went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
53 | 31 | .631 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 38 | .563 | 5.5 | W5 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
44 | 39 | .530 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
43 | 44 | .494 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 46 | .459 | 14.5 | L4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .240 | .813 | 57 | |
| 11 | .280 | .857 | 53 | |
| 13 | .286 | .814 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.23 | 1.18 | 36.1 | |
| 6-8 | 3.62 | 1.01 | 97.0 | |
| 8-3 | 3.33 | 1.08 | 102.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 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 | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates are reeling after yet another dismal performance, with ace Paul Skenes getting shelled for a season-high seven earned runs in just four innings during a 10-6 loss to the Phillies. This latest setback marks the eighth consecutive defeat for the Bucs, and the team's record now stands at a lukewarm 43-43, leaving fans questioning whether a Wild Card spot is still within reach. The offense has shown flashes of life, averaging 6.7 runs per game over the past week, but the lefty struggles were highlighted yet again against Philadelphia, a trend that must change if the Pirates are to salvage this road trip. With fans clamoring for updates on promising pitchers like Hunter Stratton from Triple-A, the urgency for improvement is palpable as the series against the Phillies continues.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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