Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 73-73, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 at Rate Field.
The trend line looks fine. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, 2.6 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Pirates Game on September 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (3-6, 4.46 ERA) vs Hagen Smith (3-1, 0.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Konnor Griffin went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
91 | 56 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 66 | .551 | 10.0 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
73 | 73 | .500 | 17.5 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 75 | .490 | 19.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 77 | .473 | 21.5 | L3 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .259 | .807 | 83 | |
| 16 | .266 | .800 | 69 | |
| 17 | .270 | .831 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.82 | 1.04 | 60.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.65 | 0.98 | 54.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.08 | 1.08 | 61.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates continued their surge with a 9-3 victory over the White Sox, marking their fifth straight series win and keeping them alive in the playoff race with a 72-73 record. Mason Montgomery's remarkable scoreless streak has solidified his position as the closer, while Bubba Chandler is making waves with a jaw-dropping 16 whiffs on his four-seam fastball, showcasing his remarkable talent. Tensions flared last night as Yohan Ramírez's crucial double play led to a benches-clearing incident, a fiery moment that speaks to the competitive spirit of the team. The Pirates are showing grit and resilience, with players like Jared Triolo stepping up defensively when it matters most. As they face the White Sox again tonight, the momentum is palpable, and fans should feel optimistic about the team's trajectory.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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