Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 46-45, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
In a good rhythm. 6.6 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job. On the other hand, 5.9 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Pirates Game on July 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (6-8, 3.62 ERA) vs Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 3.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision, Gray TV |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
56 | 33 | .629 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
50 | 40 | .556 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 41 | .534 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
46 | 45 | .505 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
41 | 48 | .461 | 15.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .242 | .814 | 63 | |
| 13 | .282 | .867 | 56 | |
| 13 | .284 | .807 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 3.24 | 1.10 | 108.1 | |
| 6-8 | 3.62 | 1.01 | 97.0 | |
| 2-3 | 4.37 | 1.31 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Paul Skenes, the Pirates' ace, is set to make a third consecutive All-Star appearance despite being mired in a winless streak that has reached nine starts, a slump that ties him for one of the longest dry spells by a reigning Cy Young winner. While Skenes struggles, the Pirates are contemplating how to bolster their future ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft, with many fans calling for a catcher to replace Henry Davis, who just isn't cutting it. On a lighter note, the team is also celebrating the dedication of Sarah Johnson, a ball girl who juggles nursing shifts and game duties, embodying the hardworking spirit of Pittsburgh. With a record of 46-45 and an exciting win over the Nationals, the Bucs are slowly finding their rhythm, but the questions about their pitching rotation and future roster moves linger.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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