What is the Pittsburgh Pirates record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 33-29, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Pirates today?

Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Pirates game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Space City Home Network, FS1, FS1, Space City Home Network (Sp). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates

June 04, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates were 33-29, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Houston Astros 9-11 at Daikin Park.

Pirates Daily Vibe Check

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the bats are locked in

The signals are split. The bats are producing at 7.1 R/G this week. The catch: opponents putting up 7.3 per game. The staff is struggling.

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Pirates Game on June 04

Opponent:	Houston Astros (28-35)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Space City Home Network, FS1, FS1, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph

Pirates Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came up short against the Houston Astros 9-11 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	4	0	1	3	1	0	9	12	2
	0	0	2	0	1	0	2	6		11	14	0

Highlights

Henry Davis went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Nick Gonzales went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Pirates Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	37	22	.627		L1
Cardinals	32	28	.533	5.5	W1
Pirates	33	29	.532	5.5	L1
Cubs	32	30	.516	6.5	L3
Reds	31	30	.508	7.0	L1

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Pirates Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 Brandon Lowe	15	.253	.865	40
15 Oneil Cruz	14	.263	.816	44
10 Bryan Reynolds	6	.271	.826	38

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
48 Evan Sisk	0-0	1.44	1.04	25.0
31 Gregory Soto	4-1	2.86	0.88	28.1
35 Braxton Ashcraft	5-2	2.77	1.03	74.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Henry Davis	2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
28 Jake Mangum	5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
3 Nick Gonzales	6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
15 Oneil Cruz	4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
66 Wilber Dotel	9.0 scoreless IP, 11 K in 3 recent games
35 Braxton Ashcraft	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Pirates News

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a roll, boasting a top-five offense that has transformed the team from last year's struggles into a powerhouse this season. After a thrilling 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros, the Pirates stand at 33-28, with a run differential of +12 over the last week. Paul Skenes, who has battled through a three-game losing streak, is set to take the mound tonight against Spencer Arrighetti, hoping to find redemption and help the Pirates extend their hot streak. The recent emergence of Jake Mangum adds depth to an already potent lineup, but the bullpen's performance remains a concern after faltering in Skenes' last outing. As the Pirates look to keep the momentum going, fans are eagerly anticipating whether this revamped offense can sustain its impressive form.

Sources

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Pirates Upcoming Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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