Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 34-30, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 3-6 at Truist Park.
Ticking along. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. But dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit.
Pirates Game on June 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Braxton Ashcraft (5-2, 2.77 ERA) vs Spencer Strider (3-1, 3.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 3-6 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
38 | 23 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
33 | 28 | .541 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
34 | 30 | .531 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
33 | 31 | .516 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
31 | 31 | .500 | 7.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .253 | .864 | 40 | |
| 14 | .265 | .818 | 44 | |
| 9 | .293 | .852 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 1.37 | 1.10 | 26.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.86 | 0.88 | 28.1 | |
| 5-2 | 2.77 | 1.03 | 74.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 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 | |
| 2.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Mitch Keller takes the mound tonight against the Atlanta Braves, and he desperately needs to find the form that saw him go 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA in his first eight starts. The Pirates are riding high after a solid 5-2 week, but this upcoming series against two World Series contenders, starting with the Braves, will be a true test of their mettle. Last night's win over the Astros showcased a potent offense, and with players like Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe heating up, the Bucs are poised to make some noise. However, the catching conundrum with Endy Rodriguez only adds to the intrigue as the team navigates this critical stretch. Pittsburgh fans will be watching closely, this series could define their season.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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