Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 1-3, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 0-2 at Great American Ball Park.
Small sample size at 4 games. Not a great stretch. The underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.277 xwOBA, 24.6% hard-hit. Pair that with 1-3 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Pirates Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (TBD) vs Brandon Williamson (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh , Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 0-2 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reds
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3 | 1 | .750 | W3 | |
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Brewers
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3 | 1 | .750 | L1 | |
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Cardinals
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2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Cubs
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2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .429 | 1.699 | 4 | |
| 1 | .438 | 1.151 | 3 | |
| 0 | .278 | .649 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games |
Pirates News
After a shaky start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to build momentum as they face the Cincinnati Reds today, hoping to shake off the sting of a frustrating 2-0 loss in their previous meeting. Braxton Ashcraft showcased his potential with a dominant six-inning performance in that game, yet the offense failed to capitalize, continuing a trend that has left fans exasperated. Meanwhile, the spotlight shifts to the future as top prospect Konnor Griffin dazzled in his Triple-A debut, hinting at brighter days ahead. The struggles of Oneil Cruz have also drawn attention, fans are tired of excuses and are eager for action. As the Pirates take the field, they need to find a way to flip the script, especially after a lukewarm start that has them at 1-2 overall.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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