Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 34-29, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Houston Astros 5-1 at Daikin Park.
Can't argue with this. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. On top of that, 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Pirates Game on June 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mitch Keller (5-2, 4.35 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (3-3, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Houston Astros 5-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan O'Hearn went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
37 | 23 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Pirates
|
|
34 | 29 | .540 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
33 | 30 | .524 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
31 | 30 | .508 | 6.5 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .257 | .873 | 40 | |
| 14 | .269 | .831 | 44 | |
| 9 | .295 | .857 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 1.44 | 1.04 | 25.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.86 | 0.88 | 28.1 | |
| 5-2 | 2.77 | 1.03 | 74.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 scoreless IP, 11 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the hunt for a win tonight against the Houston Astros after a tough 9-11 loss yesterday, but the vibes are mixed. They come into this matchup boasting an offense on fire, scoring an impressive 7.1 runs per game over the last week. However, their pitching staff has been a glaring weakness, allowing 7.3 runs per game. Jared Jones will make his first start since September 2024, with his 10.38 ERA presenting a serious question mark. Meanwhile, Nick Gonzales continues to shine, showing his ability to produce for the team as he gets on base consistently. The Bucs are also looking to bolster their bullpen, actively pursuing upgrades as they aim to stabilize a roster that seems ready to compete, yet requires fine-tuning to maintain momentum in a tight division.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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