Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 55-56, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds 7-8 at Great American Ball Park.
The indicators are pointing down. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. On top of that, outscored by 15 this week.
Pirates Game on August 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (10-4, 4.05 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (5-6, 3.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds 7-8 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Jake Mangum went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
68 | 41 | .624 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
62 | 48 | .564 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 56 | .495 | 14.0 | L4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
54 | 56 | .491 | 14.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
52 | 57 | .477 | 16.0 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .257 | .817 | 71 | |
| 17 | .270 | .788 | 69 | |
| 15 | .268 | .834 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.80 | 1.20 | 45.0 | |
| 6-3 | 3.10 | 1.36 | 58.0 | |
| 9-9 | 3.90 | 1.11 | 124.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are teetering on the brink of a trade deadline shakeup as they limp through a tough stretch, now at 55-55 after another narrow loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The team’s recent struggles are further complicated by Ryan O'Hearn's left quad injury, which not only deepens the roster's woes but also raises urgent questions about their depth and need for additional right-handed bats. As they face off against Hunter Greene tonight, all eyes will be on ace Paul Skenes in what could be a defining moment for the season. With reports linking the Pirates to multiple Mets relievers, it's clear that the front office is exploring options to bolster a bullpen that needs reinforcements after a challenging week. The upcoming days could dictate whether this team remains in contention or heads into a full rebuild.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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