Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 47-45, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 at PNC Park.
Good place to be. Last night's win by 8 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. On top of that, scoring 6.7 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Pirates Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (1-1, 5.28 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (5-4, 3.83 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 4-5 with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
58 | 33 | .637 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
51 | 40 | .560 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | 10.5 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 11.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
41 | 49 | .456 | 16.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .247 | .820 | 64 | |
| 16 | .293 | .851 | 61 | |
| 13 | .281 | .870 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 3.24 | 1.10 | 108.1 | |
| 7-8 | 3.58 | 1.04 | 103.0 | |
| 2-3 | 4.37 | 1.31 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 10 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Braxton Ashcraft has officially been named to the NL All-Star team, a well-deserved accolade for the Pirates’ breakout star who boasts a 3.24 ERA and 122 strikeouts in just 108.1 innings this season. As the Pirates gear up to face the Atlanta Braves, who are sending Hurston Waldrep to the mound, they carry a positive vibe after a strong week, sporting a 6.6 runs per game average. Yet, the team faces a blow with Konnor Griffin set to miss eight to ten weeks due to a torn tendon, which could complicate their offensive rhythm. On a brighter note, Ryan O'Hearn's historic night with three homers and ten RBIs showcases the potential of this lineup, but the pitching staff must tighten up as they prepare for this crucial series.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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