Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 30-28, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 at PNC Park.
Quietly productive. 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball. On top of that, a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Pirates Game on May 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (5-2, 3.64 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (6-2, 3.92 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 10 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryan Reynolds went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Oneil Cruz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
34 | 20 | .630 | W4 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
30 | 25 | .545 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
31 | 27 | .534 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
29 | 27 | .518 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
30 | 28 | .517 | 6.0 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .260 | .889 | 36 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.667 | 1 | |
| 12 | .258 | .784 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 2.05 | 0.76 | 26.1 | |
| 6-5 | 2.89 | 0.86 | 65.1 | |
| 4-2 | 2.75 | 1.05 | 68.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to regain momentum as they host the Minnesota Twins tonight, with Jared Jones making his much-anticipated MLB debut against Taj Bradley's impressive 2.77 ERA. After a rough outing against the Cubs, where they fell 2-7, the Pirates need to shake off the 3-4 week and capitalize on their home turf. Bryan Reynolds has been a bright spot, delivering clutch performances, including a recent walk-off home run in a thrilling 6-5 victory. Meanwhile, Oneil Cruz continues to impress, smashing his seventh home run of the season into the Allegheny River, showing just how electrifying this team can be when they find their rhythm. As they sit just two games behind the NL wild card spot, every game counts, and tonight presents a golden opportunity to turn things around.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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