Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 74-75, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell just short against the Chicago Cubs 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
Treading water. Only 3.1 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score. Making it worse, the -5 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Pirates Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (7-9, 4.25 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (8-4, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell just short against the Chicago Cubs 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan O'Hearn went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 56 | .624 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
83 | 66 | .557 | 10.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 75 | .497 | 19.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 20.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 23.5 | L5 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .257 | .801 | 83 | |
| 18 | .268 | .790 | 72 | |
| 17 | .264 | .797 | 70 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.77 | 1.04 | 61.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.60 | 0.96 | 55.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.12 | 1.26 | 78.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 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 Pittsburgh Pirates took a gut punch yesterday, losing 12-2 to the Chicago Cubs and dropping back below .500 at 74-75, with their playoff hopes dwindling. Paul Skenes, who had been dominant at Wrigley with 16 scoreless innings, saw his strong start unravel late in the game, highlighting the team's struggles in crucial moments. Adding to the woes, outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the 10-day injured list, forcing Jake Mangum into a more prominent role as the primary right fielder. With just 13 games left, the Pirates are treading water and fans are left wondering if manager Don Kelly will return next season. Meanwhile, Ryan O'Hearn continues to be a bright spot, proving that his value extends far beyond a single home run. This team needs to rally quickly or risk losing any remaining momentum.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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