The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-36 record following a series loss to Miami. The club dropped the rubber match of the series 4-2 on Sunday. This ended a disappointing homestand. They will now travel West for a six-game road trip.
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MLB Game Recap
Max Meyer outdueled Paul Skenes on Sunday. The Pirates failed to provide run support. This happened despite Skenes striking out 10 batters and setting a career-high with 23 swings and misses. Pittsburgh’s offense struggled significantly with runners in scoring position. They went just 1-for-8 in the finale and left 11 men on base. Jake Mangum had a potential go-ahead, bases-loaded hit in the fifth inning. Jakob Marsee, the Marlins center fielder, erased it with a spectacular diving catch.
Standout Performer
Bryan Reynolds: 2-for-3, HR, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB. Reynolds reached base four times. He provided a late spark with a 422-foot solo home run in the ninth inning. His homer marked the team’s 49th at PNC Park this season, matching the club’s entire home run total from 2025.
Key News & Notes
General manager Ben Cherington confirmed Oneil Cruz’s injury will keep him out for four to six weeks. Cruz fractured metacarpals in his left hand. He targets a return near the All-Star break. Rookie Konnor Griffin has progressed to a throwing program from 90 feet. However, he remains several weeks away from a rehab assignment due to his forearm strain. The Pirates placed Wilber Dotel on the 15-day IL with a right lat strain. They recalled Isaac Mattson and Brandan Bidois to shuffle the bullpen. It currently holds a 4.53 ERA.
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Farm Report
- Triple-A Indianapolis Indians: Termarr Johnson (1-for-5, HR, 3 RBI) hit a game-tying three-run home run in the sixth inning. This occurred in a 4-3, 12-inning loss to Columbus. Johnson’s power provided the only offense for the Indians in the marathon contest.
- Double-A Altoona Curve: Callan Moss (4-for-4, RBI, 2 R) had a perfect night at the plate. He led Altoona to a 7-1 rain-shortened victory over Chesapeake. The win featured a 12-hit attack before the game was called in the seventh inning.
- High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers: Jhonny Severino (2-for-4, HR, BB, 2 RBI) hit his 13th home run of the season. This helped the Grasshoppers secure an 8-5 win over Wilmington. Greensboro used three home runs to power past the Blue Rocks.
- Single-A Bradenton Marauders: Eddie Rynders (3-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R) reached base in every plate appearance. This occurred during a 10-3 win against Tampa. Rynders hit his fourth home run of the year as the Marauders pounded out 11 hits.
- FCL Pirates: No game scheduled
Looking Ahead
The Pirates open a three-game series at Oakland on Monday night with Jared Jones (1-0, 4.73 ERA) scheduled to take the mound. He will be opposed by Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA).
The bullpen is in flux. The star shortstop is out until July. The Pirates must solve their ongoing runners-in-scoring-position woes. They must do this to remain competitive in the NL Central during this road trip.
