Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 72-73, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. Took last night by 6. That matters. Also helping: a 5-2 week speaks for itself.
Pirates Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.59 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates pummeled the Chicago White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Rafael Flores Jr. went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
90 | 56 | .616 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 65 | .555 | 9.0 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 17.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 74 | .493 | 18.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 76 | .476 | 20.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .258 | .805 | 83 | |
| 16 | .268 | .805 | 69 | |
| 17 | .270 | .835 | 60 |
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 | 3.14 | 1.27 | 77.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .462 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 Pirates kick off a crucial road trip against the Chicago White Sox with a solid 5-2 record over the last week, bolstered by the return of key players like Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin. Tonight, Bubba Chandler (6-9, 4.34 ERA) takes the mound, looking to build on the momentum from a dynamic first inning that signals the Bucs are ready to fight for a playoff push. Meanwhile, the recall of Ronny Simon, batting .290 in limited play, adds a spark to the lineup as they aim to close the gap in the standings. However, the spotlight remains on Jacob Gonzalez, who must prove his worth after a shaky start. With Ryan O'Hearn inching closer to a return, the squad is nearly at full strength, and fans should feel optimistic about what lies ahead.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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