Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 81-79, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates let it slip away against the Detroit Tigers 7-8 at Comerica Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. On the other hand, a 1-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score.
Pirates Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kirby Yates (2-5, 3.32 ERA) vs Justin Verlander (0-1, 12.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates let it slip away against the Detroit Tigers 7-8 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Rafael Flores Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
101 | 59 | .631 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
88 | 73 | .547 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
81 | 79 | .506 | 20.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 83 | .481 | 24.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
74 | 86 | .463 | 27.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | .260 | .821 | 95 | |
| 18 | .268 | .778 | 76 | |
| 20 | .281 | .856 | 67 |
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 Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
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 Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing the season strong, heading into their final series against the Detroit Tigers with an 81-78 record and a recent hot streak of 6-1. As they prepare for game number 160, Bubba Chandler will take the mound, facing the legendary Justin Verlander in his last career start. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds is poised to play all 162 games this season, a feat not seen from a Pirates player in two decades. However, the Pirates' management situation remains murky, with Don Kelly seemingly safe as manager, but questions linger about general manager Ben Cherington's future. Despite the team's ability to avoid a losing season for the first time since 2018, the bigger issues behind the scenes could overshadow this season's successes.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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