Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 71-73, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 at PNC Park.
Steady as she goes. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. And a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Pirates Game on September 07
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a win over the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Henry Davis went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
88 | 56 | .611 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 63 | .562 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 72 | .500 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
71 | 73 | .493 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 74 | .483 | 18.5 | W2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .256 | .803 | 83 | |
| 16 | .266 | .801 | 67 | |
| 17 | .265 | .827 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.87 | 1.06 | 59.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.53 | 0.94 | 53.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.13 | 1.08 | 60.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a step back in their playoff chase, suffering a 6-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels, a loss that stings even more given their recent 5-2 run. Paul Skenes, who faced his childhood team for the first time, managed to deliver 5 1/3 scoreless innings, but the Pirates' offense couldn't capitalize, leaving fans questioning their consistency. With a record now at 70-73, the Pirates remain four games back in the division, and the looming question of whether to re-sign key player Brandon Lowe this offseason adds to the uncertainty. While it's easy to draw hope from last year's Reds' unexpected success, the Pirates must find a way to channel their recent momentum and avoid the pitfalls of games like Saturday's to keep their fading postseason dreams alive.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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