Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 38-39, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 1-2 at Coors Field.
A mixed bag this week. 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. The bright spot: a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Pirates Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by the Colorado Rockies 1-2 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Spencer Horwitz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
45 | 29 | .608 | L3 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
40 | 34 | .541 | 5.0 | L3 |
|
Cubs
|
|
40 | 37 | .519 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
38 | 39 | .494 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
36 | 39 | .480 | 9.5 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .245 | .842 | 49 | |
| 10 | .285 | .871 | 48 | |
| 11 | .279 | .799 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.97 | 1.13 | 32.0 | |
| 6-7 | 2.86 | 0.93 | 88.0 | |
| 4-1 | 3.16 | 0.96 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves at a crossroads with a mediocre 38-38 record, trailing two games in the wild card chase and enduring a frustrating six-game losing streak. Tonight, Paul Skenes will try to halt this skid against the Colorado Rockies after a quality start in his last outing, despite the bizarre manner in which that game ended. The team’s efforts to end their playoff drought hinge on addressing their bullpen woes, which have become a glaring issue even with strong performances from their starters. With whispers of potential trades floating around, the Pirates must decide whether to gamble on their current prospects or shake up the roster to ignite a turnaround. Every game counts, and the fans are left hoping for a spark as the season inches toward its decisive stretch.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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