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Reynolds extends hit streak to 22 games with a 2-run homer and Pirates beat Reds 9-5

Jun. 25, 2024 22:47 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bryan Reynolds extended the longest active hitting streak in the major leagues to 22 games with a two-run home run in the first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds’ streak is the longest by a Pirate since...

'We've got a lot of dudes in here with good stuff.' The Pirates' pitching staff is growing up fast

Jun. 19, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton emerged from the dugout at sweltering PNC Park and trotted toward the mound to take the ball from Mitch Keller early in the eighth inning on Wednesday. A smattering of boos greeted the move after Keller had spent most of the afternoon dominating the...

Bryan Reynolds hits late HR after Mitch Keller, Hunter Greene duel to lift the Pirates past Reds 1-0

Jun. 19, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Wednesday. Reynolds pounced on an 80 mph changeup from Nick Martinez (2-5) and sent it just over the wall in center field for his...

Paul Goldschmidt, Brendan Donovan homer and Cardinals beat Pirates 4-3

Jun. 13, 2024 17:59 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Brendan Donovan homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday. Donovan’s homer off Mitch Keller to lead off the sixth snapped a 3-all tie and extended his hitting streak to eight games as the Cardinals won...

Mitch Keller wins his 6th straight start and Oneil Cruz homers again as Pirates blank Twins 3-0

Jun. 07, 2024 21:59 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start, Oneil Cruz homered for a second consecutive game and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Friday night. Keller (8-3) scattered seven hits while striking eight and...

Hayes, Reynolds hit 2-run HRs, Keller wins 5th straight start as Pirates beat Blue Jays 8-1

Jun. 01, 2024 18:41 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds hit two-run home runs, Mitch Keller pitched six strong innings for his fifth straight victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a nine-game losing streak against Toronto by beating the Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday. After going 4-0...

The Pirates pitching staff began the season as a question mark. It's becoming an exclamation point

May. 25, 2024 21:17 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation began the season as a question mark. Two months later, it's quickly becoming an exclamation point. And it's not just Paul Skenes, the rookie with the 100 mph stuff, the retro mustache, the influencer...

Mitch Keller keeps torrid May going by keeping Atlanta in check in Pittsburgh's 4-1 win over Braves

May. 25, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched into the seventh inning, Nick Gonzales delivered an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Saturday. Keller (6-3) kept Atlanta in check for 6 2/3 innings to win his fourth consecutive start. The right-hander gave...

Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 3-2

May. 19, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched six effective innings, Nick Gonzales hit a key two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday. Jack Suwinski connected for another homer against Jameson Taillon as Pittsburgh closed out a 4-3 road trip by taking...

Bryan Reynolds' bat, Mitch Keller's arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers

May. 13, 2024 23:49 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryan Reynolds went 5 for 5 with a homer and two doubles, Mitch Keller threw six shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Monday night. Pittsburgh's Jack Suwinski and Yasmani Grandal hit two-run homers. Jake...