Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 80-78, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-5 at PNC Park.
The definition of lukewarm. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Counterbalancing that, the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Pirates Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.91 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (10-5, 3.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Lowe went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
99 | 59 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 71 | .551 | 12.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
80 | 78 | .506 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 81 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | .262 | .825 | 94 | |
| 20 | .278 | .852 | 67 | |
| 18 | .267 | .781 | 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 RBI, .4 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, fresh off a solid 2-0 win against the Cardinals, are facing a tough matchup tonight with Matthew Liberatore on the mound for St. Louis. With a record of 80-77, they’re still eyeing a strong finish, but their struggles against left-handed pitchers have been well-documented this season,a trend they hope doesn’t carry into 2027. Meanwhile, ace Paul Skenes has attributed his drop in velocity to his World Baseball Classic participation, raising concerns about his consistency. On a brighter note, Jared Jones is making a statement with his dominant September, positioning himself as a key player in the rotation moving forward. Despite recent performance, the Pirates are painfully aware that missing the playoffs is a bitter reality, underscoring the urgency for improvement as they gear up for the final stretch.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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