Pirates' Playoff Push Hangs in Balance | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates cling to playoff hopes as ace Paul Skenes throws five innings with two-strike pitches on nearly half his 87 pitches—just two strikeouts. His velocity’s down, ERA’s up, and inconsistency is costing them wins. At 70-73, they’re fourth in the NL Central but need a huge finish. The bullpen’s been shaky all year, forcing a trade deadline shake-up. With the Angels looming, this series could be make-or-break for Pittsburgh’s wild-card dreams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04c27bb3c3231e13