Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 3-3, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Just 6 games into the season. A healthy temperature for a reason. Coming off a win by 5. That energy is baked into the score. And relatively healthy at 1 on the IL.
Pirates Game on April 02
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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5 | 1 | .833 | W2 | |
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Cardinals
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4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Pirates
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3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | W2 |
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Reds
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3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Cubs
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3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .333 | 1.344 | 4 | |
| 2 | .421 | 1.259 | 6 | |
| 3 | .304 | 1.029 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.5 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
After a decisive 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to build momentum in their early season campaign. Paul Skenes, the jewel of their pitching factory, showcased his bounceback ability with five strong innings, reminding fans why he leads the National League hurlers. But while his performance dazzles, the Pirates' offense has been subpar, boasting a concerning 0.269 xwOBA and a mere 23.5% hard-hit rate. As the team prepares for another matchup against the Reds, they must address this offensive inconsistency to avoid falling back into mediocrity. There's also buzz about rookie Konnor Griffin's potential extension, hinting at the Pirates' commitment to securing future talent. With a record of 2-3, the Pirates need to capitalize on this momentum before their season spirals further.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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