Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 50-47, 4th in the NL Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Quietly productive. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Add in the bats are producing at 6.9 R/G this week.
Pirates Game on July 16
No game on this date.
Pirates Score & Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates did not play yesterday.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 37 | .615 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
54 | 42 | .562 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 45 | .526 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
50 | 47 | .515 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 52 | .453 | 15.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .246 | .803 | 64 | |
| 16 | .288 | .838 | 63 | |
| 14 | .283 | .877 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8 | 3.57 | 1.02 | 108.1 | |
| 9-3 | 3.49 | 1.11 | 113.1 | |
| 2-3 | 4.14 | 1.30 | 37.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 9 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding a wave of optimism with a record of 50-47, marking their best midseason standing since 2016, and they’re poised to shake off the chains of their long postseason drought. With the trade deadline looming, fan enthusiasm is palpable as the team seeks reinforcements to bolster their push for October baseball. The bats have been hot, averaging 6.9 runs per game over the past week, but the absence of key players like Oneil Cruz, who is still ramping up from injury, looms large. Meanwhile, there’s buzz around JJ Wetherholt’s potential extension and the uncertainty surrounding former Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows, now with the Astros. As the deadline approaches, the Bucs must strike a balance between nurturing their homegrown talent and making strategic moves to ensure this season isn’t just a flash in the pan.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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