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Pirates rookie Paul Skenes strikes out 9 as Pirates edge Marlins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out nine over six solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night. The 22-year-old Skenes (10-2) allowed one run on six hits, lowering his ERA to 2.10. Skenes also boosted his season strikeout total to 151, a...
Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Thursday, one night after being no-hit. Oneil Cruz had a sharply hit a two-out double to right in...
Reynolds and McCutchen homer as the Pirates rally past the Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh's four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory on Monday night. Chicago returned home after closing out an 8-1 trip with six consecutive victories. It was hoping...
Clase sets club record for saves, Noel, Giménez hit consecutive HRs as Guardians top Pirates 10-8
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Emmanuel Clase became Cleveland's career saves leader, notching...
Pirates' Cruz planning to reach out to Tatis as he makes his move from shortstop to center field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz is planning to reach out to Fernando Tatis Jr. They have a lot to talk about. Cruz said Tuesday he was disappointed when he was told by the Pittsburgh Pirates that he was moving from shortstop to center field. He thought he had done...
Pirates move 6-foot-7 error-prone shortstop Oneil Cruz to center field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is switching positions, moving from shortstop to center field. Cruz is likely to be the designated hitter for the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs that starts Monday night. He will go through pregame workouts during...
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz injured running the bases in 7th inning
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and shortstop Oneil Cruz were both injured running the bases and removed in the seventh inning Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. McCutchen singled to left field with one out and began limping just as...
Jack Flaherty strikes out 10, Shohei Ohtani goes deep to lead Dodgers past Pirates, 9-5
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack Flaherty struck out 10 in his Dodger Stadium debut, Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run third inning and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night. It was a needed win for the NL West-leading Dodgers after San Diego and...
Luis Arráez caps 3-run 9th with RBI double, Padres rally for 7-6 win and series sweep of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Arráez hit an RBI double to cap a three-run ninth inning that put the San Diego Padres ahead for a 7-6 win and series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. With San Diego down 5-4, Pirates closer David Bednar (3-4) gave up a single to Xander...
Pederson's HR rallies Diamondbacks to a 6-5 win; no-decision for Pirates rookie Paul Skenes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joc Pederson’s three-run home run in the seventh inning rallied the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-5 win on Sunday as Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes got a no-decision after taking a shutout into the sixth. Pederson hit a two-out drive to left-center field...
