Fourteen quick facts about the Pittsburgh Pirates

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07/02/2024 06:37 PM

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a short series preview

The St. Louis Cardinals at 43-40 sit just three games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-43). For some reason I thought these two teams has already played two series against each other, but apparently they have only faced each other just one series this season. The Cardinals won two of three games outscoring the Pirates nine runs to seven.

The Cardinals sit six games back of the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. These games against the Pirates are crucial to their hopes of catching the leaders and keeping some separation with their competition. Here are some quick facts about the Pirates to whet the palate for the upcoming series.

13. Homers hit by Bryan Reynolds

12. RBI hit by backup catcher Joey Bart in 23 games played

11. runs in one game is the most runs in a game the Pirates have scored in 2024

9.73. K/9 from Jared Jones in 2024

9. Games behind the NL Central first place Brewers are where the Pirates find themselves

8. Home runs surrendered by Mitch Keller

7.34. K/9 from Martín Pérez in 2024

6. Bases stolen by Ke'Bryan Hayes in 2024, which leads the Pirates

5. The number of pitchers the Pirates have on the Injured List:
Hunter Stratton
Quinn Priester
Marco Gonzales (60-day)
Ryan Borucki (60-day)
David Bednar

3.99. The Pirates team ERA

3. The number of games the Pirates are behind the Cardinals

2.3. The fWAR the Pittsburgh Pirates offense has collectively amassed

0.73 The home runs per nine innings Mitch Keller has allowed this season.

0. games in 2024 where Bryan Reynolds did not make an appearance

Matchups:

Tuesday, July 2 at 5:40 pm CT: Kyle Gibson vs. Mitch Keller
Keller Arsenal: Four Seamer (30.2%) Sinker (22.8%) Sweeper (13.9%) Cutter (13.5%) Curveball (9.6%) Slider (9.3%)

Wednesday, July 3 at 5:40 pm CT: Miles Mikolas vs. Jared Jones
Jones Arsenal: Four Seamer (49.5%) Slider (36.0%) Curveball (7.2%) Changeup (7.2%)

Thursday, July 4 at 11:35 pm CT: Andre Pallante vs. Martín Pérez (LHP)
Pérez Arsenal: Sinker (35.2%) Cutter (25.6%) Changeup (22.9%) Curveball (10.2%) Four Seamer (6.0%)

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