Pirates’ Wild Card Push Against Marlins | Pittsburgh News

The Pirates are on a critical three-game series against the Marlins, four games under .500 and six back in the Wild Card race — but this could be their turning point. After a sharp offensive drop since the All-Star break, they’re facing right-handed starters for the first time in weeks, giving them a chance to bounce back. Key hitters like Reynolds and Valdez are struggling, but players like Lowe, Mangum, and Gonzales are stepping up. With Spencer Horwitz returning and a lineup built to exploit righties, the Pirates need to rediscover their early-season magic — or risk falling further behind. 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/01eb5cece29b3012