Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 79-77, 3rd in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
The numbers paint a decent picture. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. And +4 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Pirates Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (4-6, 4.17 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
98 | 58 | .628 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 69 | .558 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
79 | 77 | .506 | 19.0 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
72 | 84 | .462 | 26.0 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .262 | .824 | 93 | |
| 20 | .280 | .857 | 67 | |
| 18 | .264 | .774 | 73 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.59 | 1.03 | 66.0 | |
| 7-4 | 2.93 | 1.19 | 83.0 | |
| 3-1 | 2.79 | 0.97 | 58.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a warm spot at 79-77, but as whispers of postseason possibilities fade, the sting of missed opportunities hangs heavy over fans. Braxton Ashcraft's season-ending injury leaves a bitter taste, especially as Paul Skenes continues to deflect blame for his struggles on the World Baseball Classic, an excuse that’s wearing thin. Meanwhile, Ryan O'Hearn's dazzling flip play has earned the spotlight as Play of the Week, a small reminder of the exciting moments this season has delivered. Yet, as the regular season winds down, MLB insiders are throwing salt in the wound by highlighting the cruel fate of Pittsburgh's playoff aspirations, a stark reminder that despite flashes of brilliance, the reality is a disheartening end to the season. With the final week upon us, it’s time for the team to reflect on both the highs and the lows, and fans are left wondering what comes next.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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