Pittsburgh Pirates News & Updates
The Pittsburgh Pirates were 64-69, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Petco Park.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. The bats at 3.3 R/G this week. That's not getting it done. And down 4 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Pirates Game on August 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.95 ERA) vs Michael King (8-9, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
Pirates Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Esmerlyn Valdez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pirates Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
81 | 50 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 56 | .576 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 66 | .500 | 15.5 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
64 | 69 | .481 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
62 | 70 | .470 | 19.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Pirates Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .252 | .792 | 80 | |
| 15 | .261 | .794 | 66 | |
| 16 | .259 | .827 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.25 | 1.10 | 52.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.36 | 0.93 | 49.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.15 | 1.29 | 71.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Pirates News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are stuck in a rut, and last night's 4-0 drubbing by the Dodgers is just the latest blemish on a frustrating season. Despite a valiant effort by Nick Gonzales, who finally delivered a crucial hit to help the Pirates outlast the Padres in a grueling 12-inning showdown, the team's inconsistency is glaring. You can't ignore Ben Cherington's tenure, which has been marked by disappointment and managerial missteps, particularly from Don Kelly, whose over-managing has cost the Pirates at key moments. With a record of 63-69, this squad is running out of time to salvage a season that has already been marred by missed opportunities and frustrating losses. As they face the Padres again, fans are left wondering if this team can turn it around or if the spiral will continue.
Pirates Upcoming Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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