Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 62-66, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Detroit Tigers 4-1 at PNC Park.
Steady as she goes. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. Factor in a +11 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Pirates Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA) vs Jackson Jobe (1-1, 6.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates handled the Detroit Tigers 4-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
78 | 48 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 53 | .583 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
65 | 62 | .512 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
62 | 66 | .484 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
60 | 66 | .476 | 18.0 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .252 | .791 | 79 | |
| 15 | .261 | .800 | 66 | |
| 15 | .265 | .832 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.47 | 1.11 | 49.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.30 | 0.89 | 47.0 | |
| 6-3 | 3.03 | 1.30 | 68.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 6 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
Oneil Cruz wasted no time asserting himself in his return from the injured list, blasting a two-run homer that propelled the Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Tigers. This explosive display of power is just what the Bucs needed as they continue to jockey for positioning in a tight division race, sitting at 61-66. Meanwhile, Braxton Ashcraft delivered yet another stellar performance on the mound, picking up right where he left off in his previous start, which is a promising sign for a rotation that desperately needs stability. With rookie Konnor Griffin ahead of schedule in his recovery, there’s a glimmer of hope for a Pirates team that has shown flashes of brilliance amidst a lukewarm stretch of play, evidenced by their recent scoring outburst and +6 run differential over the last week.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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