The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to win its second consecutive series this afternoon when the team concludes a four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. A 3-2 loss Wednesday night ended a four-game winning streak and pushed the Pirates down to .500 on the season. Steve Lombardozzi was thrown out at home plate by Jeff Francoeur ending the game. Both teams scored their runs in the fifth inning. Today's starters The Pirates will send former Phillie Vance Worley to the ... Read More
Pirates lose two-run lead in loss
It was a night to forget for Corey Hart. In Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Hart struck out three times and his not being able to run down a fly ball in right field allowed the winning run to cross home plate. “You make decisions and you live with them as a manager," manager Clint Hurdle said. "I haven’t managed a perfect game yet in the years I’ve been doing it.” The Pirates took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning. Neil Walker fell behind 1-2 in the count ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/13: Rodriguez, Hart back in lineup; Taillon comeback
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for their second five game winning streak this season which would happen if the team defeats the Philadelphia Phillies tonight. Last night, the Pirates won 7-2 at Citizens Bank Park. Josh Harrison and Andrew McCutchen each hit their third home runs in the victory. McCutchen had not hit a home run in a month, which spanned 98 at-bats. Harrison had gone 62 at-bats without a homer and it was the first three run home run of his career. Tonight’s starters ... Read More
Pirates Minor League review: West Virginia Power
The West Virginia Power could be defined by one word...scrappy. The Pittsburgh Pirates' Low-A club currently holds an 18-13 record, which is four games out of first and good for second place in the South Atlantic League's North Division. The Power have scored 15 runs in their final at-bat over those 31 games. "We're finding ways to win ballgames," said first-year manager Brian Esposito. "We're finding ways to keep ourselves in the ballgame and at least giving ourselves a chance to win. ... Read More
Harrison, McCutchen break droughts in Pirates win
Josh Harrison entered the fourth inning of Tuesday's game without a home run in 62 at-bats and without an RBI in 10 days. Both of these streaks changed. With two runners on base, Harrison swung on the first pitch he saw from Sean O'Sullivan [0-2] and placed it in the left field seats. His and Andrew McCutchen's third homers of the season allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies by a 7-2 score. The third inning started when Starling Marte was hit by a pitch and ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/12: Marte’s play draws comparisons, praise
The Pittsburgh Pirates hope to extend their winning streak to four games tonight when they face the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, the Pirates won 4-3 at Citizens Bank Park with the big hit being Starling Marte's three-run home run, his eighth of the season. Marte has registered a hit in all eight of his games at Citizens Bank Park. Mark Melancon has recorded his 57 career save as Pirates good for eighth in team history. Tonight’s starters The Pirates will send right-handed pitcher ... Read More
Marte homer allows Pirates to win series opener
Gerrit Cole needed 20 pitches to get out of the first inning, however both he and the Pittsburgh Pirates were able to settle down and earn a 4-3 road victory Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies scored in the first inning when three consecutive batters reached base. Cole got the first two outs before Chase Utley was walked on four pitches. Ryan Howard followed with a single to right field. Grady Sizemore then connected for another single which scored Utley. Cole ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/11: LaFromboise joins team; Kang’s leg kick
The Pittsburgh Pirates return to the road for a three game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is the first time the Pirates face a National League East team this season. Tonight’s starters The Pirates will send Gerrit Cole [4-1 2.27 ERA] to the mound against Jerome Williams [2-2 5.18 ERA]. Cole is 1-1 with a 2.61 ERA in two career starts against the Phillies. Cole is coming off his first loss in nine outings after allowing three runs on eight hits as part of his five innings of ... Read More
Pirates win series behind Kang’s bat
Jung-ho Kang accounted for two Pirates runs including the game-winning run as part of a 4-3 Mother's Day victory in front of 34,036 fans. “We feel we’re playing better baseball," manager Clint Hurdle said. "That's what we’ve talked about and that’s where our focus needs to stay. We’re definitely competing in the batter’s box which gives you more opportunities throughout the game.” The Pirates struck first for a fourth game in a row. Kang recorded a one out home run over the left field ... Read More
Neal Huntington presser 5/10: GM provides updates on Glasnow, Kingham
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington met with reporters prior to Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and as always discussed a variety of topics. The question on everyone's mind was an update on Nick Kingham's elbow injury. Outside of the identity of the injury's location and that he was placed on the disabled list, not much was known. “As we know over the years we’re going to wait until we get the second opinion to talk about what might be going on," Huntington ... Read More