Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 75-75, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
A healthy temperature for a reason. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Plus, the staff holding opponents to 3.4 RA/G this week.
Pirates Game on September 14
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 57 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
83 | 67 | .553 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 75 | .500 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
74 | 76 | .493 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 22.5 | W1 |
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 | .258 | .801 | 85 | |
| 18 | .266 | .781 | 72 | |
| 17 | .266 | .799 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.73 | 1.02 | 62.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.56 | 0.94 | 56.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.12 | 1.26 | 78.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
In a frustrating twist, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell short against the Chicago Cubs yesterday, losing 4-3, extinguishing some of the hope for a playoff push that seemed so tantalizing just days ago. With just 18 games left and sitting six games back of the final NL Wild Card spot, the Bucs desperately need each victory. Today, they face off against Matthew Boyd and the Cubs, a team that has proven tough to crack. Despite Brandon Lowe's clutch performances that have showcased his underappreciated talent, the Pirates' offense is still dragging with only 3.1 runs per game over the last week. Adding to the complexity, Oneil Cruz is finally starting to shine, hinting at what could have been this season. As the team treads water, every game feels like a make-or-break moment.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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