Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 63-67, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Outpacing opponents by 5 runs this stretch. Also helping: a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Pirates Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jared Jones (2-5, 4.78 ERA) vs Tarik Skubal (7-7, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oneil Cruz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Nick Gonzales went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
80 | 49 | .620 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 55 | .574 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 64 | .508 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 67 | .485 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 19.0 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .254 | .800 | 80 | |
| 15 | .263 | .802 | 66 | |
| 16 | .266 | .846 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.33 | 1.11 | 51.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.20 | 0.86 | 49.0 | |
| 6-3 | 2.99 | 1.30 | 69.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates kick off a crucial nine-game road trip tonight against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, with Bubba Chandler set to take the mound. After a promising 5-2 week that saw them outscore opponents by 18 runs, the Pirates must now face the reality of their injury-plagued roster, which has fans questioning their wild card aspirations. Key players like Oneil Cruz and Endy Rodriguez are sidelined, making it tough to keep pace in a competitive NL playoff race. Tonight's matchup against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto represents a significant test for a team looking to prove its playoff worthiness. As the Bucs gear up for this challenge, players like Jake Mangum are finding creative ways to keep the spirit high, hoping to channel their childhood nostalgia into on-field success.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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