Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 75-76, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Milwaukee Brewers 1-5 at PNC Park.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. Down by 4 last night. That result hits the score hard. Also weighing on the score: opponents have them by 4 runs this week.
Pirates Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (4-6, 4.10 ERA) vs Logan Henderson (10-3, 2.34 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Milwaukee Brewers 1-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
94 | 57 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
84 | 68 | .553 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 76 | .497 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 19.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 24.0 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .258 | .803 | 86 | |
| 18 | .266 | .782 | 72 | |
| 17 | .264 | .794 | 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 | 3.09 | 1.25 | 78.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
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 | |
| 4.4 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates kick off a critical three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight, facing off against the formidable Jacob Misiorowski, who boasts a staggering 1.95 ERA. As the team honors the legacy of Roberto Clemente on this special day, Brandon Lowe shines as the Pirates' nominee for the prestigious Clemente Award, highlighting the organization's commitment to both baseball and community. Despite a 75-75 record, the club's recent 5-2 stretch raises eyebrows and sparks conversations about the possibility of an offseason overhaul. Ben Cherington's future is on the line, and if this late-season momentum is real, he must step up to bolster the roster. Meanwhile, Kirby Yates' emotional admission about his uncertain future casts a shadow over the team, reminding us that behind the game, personal struggles loom large.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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