What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 44-45, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Braxton Ashcraft (8-3, 3.33 ERA) vs Zack Littell (7-6, 5.29 ERA). First pitch at 11:05 AM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 11:05 AM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

July 04, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 44-45, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Washington Nationals 5-9 at Nationals Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

The positives and negatives are canceling out. Last night's loss by 4 drags the score down. Making it worse, a 6.9 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.

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Pirates Game on July 04

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (46-43)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	11:05 AM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Braxton Ashcraft (8-3, 3.33 ERA) vs Zack Littell (7-6, 5.29 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Washington Nationals 5-9 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	5	13	0
	1	1	3	0	0	0	2	2		9	12	2

Highlights

Bryan Reynolds went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Esmerlyn Valdez went 3-5 with 1 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	54	32	.628		W1
Cubs	49	39	.557	6.0	L1
Cardinals	46	39	.541	7.5	W2
Pirates	44	45	.494	11.5	L1
Reds	40	47	.460	14.5	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	20	.243	.818	58
10 Bryan Reynolds	12	.282	.866	55
29 Ryan O'Hearn	13	.280	.796	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	1-0	2.23	1.18	36.1
30 Paul Skenes	6-8	3.62	1.01	97.0
35 Braxton Ashcraft	8-3	3.33	1.08	102.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
55 Esmerlyn Valdez	6 hits, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
28 Jake Mangum	7 hits, .538 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 Braxton Ashcraft	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
50 Carmen Mlodzinski	8.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
49 Yohan Ramírez	3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Pirates News

Mitch Keller takes the mound tonight against the Washington Nationals, hoping to build on his last win where he showcased flashes of brilliance despite the Pirates’ pitching woes. With a 6.4 runs allowed per game over the past week, the rotation needs Keller to step up and deliver a standout performance. Meanwhile, the team’s future looks promising as the MLB Draft approaches, with the Pirates holding the fifth overall pick and projections favoring a talented high school outfielder. In the clubhouse, veteran Marcell Ozuna is embracing a leadership role while trying to find his stride at the plate, crucial for a team that just bested the Phillies 6-1. As the Pirates sit at a .500 record, extending Brandon Lowe becomes imperative, especially with the looming threat of losing key players without solid replacements.

Sources

Bucsdugout

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Mitch Keller vs. Foster Griffin

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, July 3, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are beginning their weekend series in the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday as they take on the Washington Nationals in D.C. Keller picked up the win in his last start against the Cincinnati Reds on June 28. He pitched six […]

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MLB.com projects Pirates drafting high school outfielder

The 2026 MLB Draft is a week away and MLB.com writer Jonathan Mayo has released his latest mock draft as draft day nears. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sitting near the top with the fifth overall pick, and Mayo projects that they’ll take one of the top high school players with that selection. The Pirates are […]

MLB.com

Keller's latest rocky start magnifies Pirates' rotation struggles

WASHINGTON -- Though much of the talk has -- understandably -- revolved around Paul Skenes, the Pirates' starting pitching woes extend well beyond their young ace. This is a team that boasted one of the best rotations in baseball for the first month and a half of the season. That

MLB.com

Ozuna embracing new clubhouse role while trying to regain form

PHILADELPHIA -- It’s a rarity to see the designated hitter bring out the lineup card. As veteran Marcell Ozuna hoped for the Pirates to get hot in late June, he asked manager Don Kelly to have the honor. The 35-year-old Ozuna is taking on a different role in his 14th

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Pirates must extend Brandon Lowe because possible high-profile replacement would be nightmare

The Pittsburgh Pirates must extend Brandon Lowe as soon as possible because not only is he a perfect fit, but the only viable free-agent replacement would be a massive headache.

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Andrew McCutchen landing with Braves should make Pirates fans appreciate what he meant

For Pirates fans, Andrew McCutchen signing with the Braves is another reminder that one of the greatest players in franchise history is nearing the end.

Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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