Phillies vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Luis Ortiz for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cristopher Sanchez for Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Phillies |
Pirates |
| Hits |
859 (3rd) |
764 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.260 (3rd) |
.232 (26th) |
| Runs Batted In |
463 (5th) |
397 (18th) |
| Runs |
484 (3rd) |
410 (Tied-19th) |
| Home Runs |
120 (6th) |
99 (Tied-22nd) |
| Walks |
338 (4th) |
303 (14th) |
| Stolen Bases |
100 (4th) |
52 (Tied-23rd) |
| Strikeouts |
815 (14th) |
895 (5th) |
| Pitches |
14311 (13th) |
14333 (11th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
8-7 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
9-4 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-2 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-1 |
| 7/11/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
1-0 |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
8-7 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
L |
18-3 |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
11-5 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
L |
6-2 |
| 7/11/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
5-1 |
Phillies vs Pirates predictions
When you look at the Philadelphia Phillies lineup heading into this game against the Pittsburgh I’m especially keen on Bryce Harper’s performance. Harper, rocking a .300 batting average, seems primed to make significant contributions. If we follow his season’s trajectory, he’s likely to continue his trend of strong hitting and potentially add to his 21 home runs. Also, keep a close eye on Alec Bohm. With 70 RBIs to his name, he's shown he can be clutch when runners are in scoring position. This matchup could provide him ample opportunities to drive in more runs, especially given the context of the rivalry game.
Turning our attention to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds stands out. Hitting at a robust .288 and leading the team with 18 home runs, Reynolds has the potential to be a game-changer. His ability to connect and drive the ball could be pivotal against the Philly’s pitching. Another player worth mentioning is Connor Joe, who’s been getting on base consistently and might just find those gaps in the Phillies' defense. As these key players go, so might the fate of the Pirates in this heated contest.
Predicting a winner in baseball can always be tricky, but if we scrutinize the momentum and the depth of each roster, the Phillies might have the upper edge in this matchup. With the combination of Harper’s power and Bohm’s knack for RBIs, coupled with the consistency of their pitching, they seem slightly better positioned to take this win. The Pirates will put up a strong fight, no doubt, particularly if Reynolds swings hot, but overall, the Phillies' strong offensive stats and strategic advantages might just tip the scale in their favor in what promises to be an exciting game.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Hunter Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ryan Borucki (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Bailey Falter (SP): 15-Day-IL
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Simon Muzziotti (CF): Day-To-Day
- Michael Rucker (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day
- Christian McGowan (RP): Day-To-Day
- J.T. Realmuto (C): 10-Day-IL
Phillies vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Sat 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
