Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 4-3, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 at PNC Park.
Just 7 games into the season. In a good rhythm. A mostly healthy roster helps the outlook. Plus, +4 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Pirates Game on April 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 4.15 ERA) vs Shane Baz (0-0, 6.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, SportsNet-PIT+ |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 61°F, Wind 3 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates escaped with a win against the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
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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Pirates
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4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Reds
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4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Cardinals
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4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Cubs
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3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .333 | 1.319 | 4 | |
| 2 | .381 | 1.148 | 7 | |
| 0 | .333 | 1.167 | 1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Konnor Griffin made a thunderous debut, driving in a run with an RBI double in his first at-bat, helping the Pirates rally to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in front of a sellout crowd at PNC Park. The energy was palpable as the Pirates celebrated their home opener, with Brandon Lowe, who had been curious about the atmosphere, now reveling in the excitement. With the team now at 3-3 and showing promising offensive flair, highlighted by solid performances from players like Griffin and Lowe, there’s a sense that this Pirates squad is beginning to find its rhythm. Meanwhile, the decision to designate Enmanuel Valdez for assignment in favor of Griffin reflects the team's commitment to building around youthful talent. The Pirates are eager to sustain this momentum as they look to secure a winning record early in the season.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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