Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 81-78, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at PNC Park.
On the right side of things. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in run differential of +7 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Pirates Game on September 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (8-9, 4.34 ERA) vs Jackson Jobe (2-3, 3.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 10 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
100 | 59 | .629 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
88 | 71 | .553 | 12.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
81 | 78 | .509 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 82 | .484 | 23.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
74 | 85 | .465 | 26.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | .262 | .825 | 95 | |
| 20 | .280 | .856 | 67 | |
| 18 | .265 | .776 | 74 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.55 | 1.01 | 67.0 | |
| 7-4 | 2.90 | 1.18 | 83.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.73 | 0.96 | 59.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pirates are looking to salvage the final game of the season at PNC Park against the Cardinals after a disappointing 1-5 loss yesterday, putting their record at 80-78 and ending their chances for a winning season on a high note. While Paul Skenes, a beacon of hope with back-to-back 200-strikeout seasons, prepares to take the mound, the front office is left to ponder what went wrong this year, especially with the recent departure of Camilo Doval to the Giants, highlighting the missteps in their roster management. As Brandon Lowe's standout season with the Rays potentially pushes him out of Pittsburgh's reach, fans are left wondering what changes are needed to finally make a serious playoff push next year. The energy is lukewarm at best, but there’s still a glimmer of hope lingering in the air.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
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