Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 57-59, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-4 at American Family Field.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. Compounding things, opponents have them by 10 runs this week.
Pirates Game on August 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (11-4, 3.96 ERA) vs Dustin May (5-7, 4.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Endy Rodríguez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
71 | 43 | .623 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
66 | 49 | .574 | 5.5 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 14.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 59 | .491 | 15.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 15.5 | W3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .254 | .799 | 71 | |
| 15 | .268 | .822 | 63 | |
| 14 | .248 | .959 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.84 | 0.82 | 44.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.17 | 1.18 | 37.1 | |
| 4-3 | 3.72 | 1.20 | 46.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a state of flux, trying to find their footing after a disappointing 2-5 stretch that culminated in a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Tonight, all eyes will be on Paul Skenes, who brings a 9-9 record to the mound in what’s not just a critical game for the Pirates, but a showcase for a national audience. Meanwhile, the roster continues to evolve, with the release of Marcell Ozuna highlighting the team's struggles this season. The excitement in the clubhouse is palpable following recent trade deadline additions, but it’s clear the Bucs are still searching for consistency. With Bryan Reynolds and the team’s offense faltering, scoring just 3 runs per game lately, this matchup against the Brewers feels like a make-or-break moment as the Pirates seek to regain their competitive edge.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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