Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 80-77, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 at PNC Park.
Things are trending well. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. And last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point.
Pirates Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Lake Bachar (1-4, 3.56 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
98 | 59 | .624 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 70 | .554 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
80 | 77 | .510 | 18.0 | W5 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
76 | 81 | .484 | 22.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
73 | 84 | .465 | 25.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .260 | .819 | 93 | |
| 20 | .278 | .852 | 67 | |
| 18 | .264 | .771 | 74 |
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 | 2.75 | 0.97 | 59.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are shaking things up as the season winds down, designating Camilo Doval for assignment after just a brief stint following his mid-season acquisition. In a surprising twist, Kirby Yates has been activated from the injured list, adding some depth to the bullpen as they gear up for a critical series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jared Jones, looking sharp after his late-season return from rehab, is set to take the mound, demonstrating he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. Meanwhile, Ryan O’Hearn is vocal about the team’s strong foundation and the drive to finish strong, a sentiment echoed by fans who are eager to see the Pirates finish above .500. With a solid 5-2 record in the last week and a +4 run differential, the Pirates are showing they have what it takes to compete, even as they face challenges from past disappointments.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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