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Pirates to Plunder Giants' Treasure at Oracle Park in Upcoming Showdown

As the Pirates prepare to dock at Oracle Park for their upcoming game against the Giants, fans are eager to see if they can turn the tide after a series of challenging encounters. The recent performance of the Pirates has been a mixed bag, with their last three games against the Brewers showing both promise and areas needing improvement.


Jul 15, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Henry Davis (32) circles the bases on a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game, despite a valiant effort, they fell short with 5 runs on 8 hits. Their hitting statistics were notable with an on-base percentage (OBP) of 37 percent and slugging percentage (SLG) of .394. However, it was their bullpen that struggled significantly, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over four innings pitched and allowing a batting average against (BAA) of .353.


The previous game saw even more challenges for the Pirates as they managed only 2 runs on 4 hits while committing two errors. Their pitchers had better control this time around with an ERA of just 1.35 from the bullpen across six and two-thirds innings but still suffered from unearned runs due to defensive mishaps.


Jul 15, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval (75) and catcher Patrick Bailey (14) shake hands after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. San Francisco won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

However, there is hope from their third-to-last game where they secured a win with solid pitching that held off opponents to just one run over nine innings and an impressive bullpen ERA of zero in two innings pitched.


As we look ahead to April 28th's clash at Oracle Park in San Francisco, it's clear that consistency will be key for the Pirates. They'll need both bats and gloves working in harmony if they're going to sail away victorious from this encounter.


Jul 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  San Francisco Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt (6) hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on SportsNet PT when these two teams face off at Oracle Park located in San Francisco's bustling zip code area –94107– under what promises to be clear skies perfect for baseball. The first pitch is scheduled for April 28th at what would be local time –01:05 AM– so prepare your late-night snacks accordingly!

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