Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 6-3, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 at PNC Park.
Only 9 games in. Nothing to panic about here. Winning by 6 last night moved the needle. Plus, 6-3 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Pirates Game on April 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bubba Chandler (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Germán Márquez (0-1, 12.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
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7 | 2 | .778 | W1 | |
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Pirates
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|
6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W5 |
|
Reds
|
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6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .367 | 1.159 | 11 | |
| 4 | .314 | 1.025 | 10 | |
| 3 | .267 | 1.022 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pirates kick off their home series against the Baltimore Orioles today, fresh off a close 3-2 victory that keeps their momentum rolling at 5-3. However, they face a setback with Jared Triolo heading to the 10-day injured list, a blow that could linger given GM Ben Cherington’s comments about the timeline. Meanwhile, Braxton Ashcraft is making headlines as he solidifies his role in the rotation, continuing to impress with his last outing against Cincinnati. The offense shows early promise, especially with Ryan O'Hearn proving to be a key asset, but the ongoing discussion around Oneil Cruz's defensive struggles raises eyebrows among fans. As the Pirates look to build on their strong start, the blend of emerging talent and injury woes will shape the narrative moving forward.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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