Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 7-4, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the San Diego Padres 7-1 at PNC Park.
Pretty straightforward. Took last night by 6. That matters. Add in 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Pirates Game on April 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (1-0, 1.50 ERA) vs Michael King (0-1, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet-PIT, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the San Diego Padres 7-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Konnor Griffin went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
|
8 | 3 | .727 | W5 | |
|
Brewers
|
|
8 | 3 | .727 | L1 | |
|
Pirates
|
|
7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
|
|
5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .389 | 1.183 | 11 | |
| 4 | .295 | .931 | 12 | |
| 3 | .243 | .905 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back after a disheartening 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres, which snapped their five-game win streak and exposed some glaring defensive issues, highlighted by Bryan Reynolds' costly error. As they gear up for tonight's rematch against San Diego, the spotlight will be on the much-anticipated debut of phenom Konnor Griffin alongside Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, who both shone in their first game together. With a solid 6-4 record to start the season, there's palpable excitement around the team, but concerns linger about their defensive consistency after recent mistakes. GM's optimism about extending Griffin is encouraging, yet the Pirates must tighten up their fielding to support their pitching staff better. With a warm vibe surrounding the team, they need to channel that energy into a win tonight to keep the momentum rolling.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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