Pirates’ Wild Card Race Tightens | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates’ wild card hopes took a hit after a brutal three-game loss to the Diamondbacks, dropping them to a tie for fourth with two games behind the leaders. A missed chance to clinch the season series could force a divisional record tiebreaker, where Arizona’s strength looms large. Meanwhile, Jared Jones has been a bright spot, pitching effectively despite pitch count restrictions and showing signs of his old form. But the team’s deeper issue? Five straight losses to left-handed starters — a glaring weakness that’s especially painful with key hitters also left-handed. As the trade deadline nears, the Pirates must prioritize fixing their lefty woes — not just bullpen help — if they want to stay alive in the race. 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/65ab8317d53b6baf