Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 to secure their first non-losing season since 2018
Paul Skenes struck out 200 batters for the second straight season as Pittsburgh improved to 81-78 and sealed its first non-losing record since 2018.
- On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, guaranteeing they will not finish below.500 for the first time since 2018.
- Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes recorded his 200th strikeout during 6 1/3 innings, becoming just the second pitcher in the franchise's 145-year history to reach that milestone in consecutive seasons.
- Ronny Simon scored the winning run in the eighth inning on Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly after advancing on a wild pitch and error by catcher Ivan Herrera. Luke Weaver secured the final out to preserve the lead.
- Seven straight losing seasons from 2019 to 2025 preceded this turnaround, a stark contrast to the back-to-back 100-loss campaigns in 2021 and 2022 that defined the franchise's recent struggles.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates remain without a postseason appearance since 2015, but this non-losing season provides momentum for next year's campaign as the team seeks to end its extended drought.
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Pirates take series from Cardinals and guarantee a non-losing season/Skenes reaches 200k plateau - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 Thursday afternoon, completing play at PNC Park this season. Oneil Cruz and Ronny Simon scored the Pirates runs. Simon scoring the game-winning run in the eighth inning. Paul Skenes made his final start of the year. He allowed a run on three hits while pitching into […] The post Pirates take series from Cardinals and guarantee a non-losing season/Skenes reaches 200k plateau appeared fir…
Pirates beat Cardinals, avoid another losing season
PITTSBURGH — Ronny Simon raced home on Spencer Horwitz’s eighth inning sacrifice fly and the Pittsburgh Pirates assured themselves of the club’s first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Simon reached on a walk by Ryne Stanek (2-3), advanced to second on a wild pitch and scooted to third when the throw from catcher Ivan Herrera skipped into center field for an error. Horwitz’s flyball to cent…
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Spencer Horwitz’s sacrifice fly lifts Pirates over Cardinals
Spencer Horwitz's sacrifice fly in the eighth drove in the go-ahead run, and Paul Skenes concluded his season with a quality start as the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their home schedule with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afte...
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Independent EspañolPITTSBURGH (AP) — Dominican Ronny Simon scored thanks to Spencer Horwitz's high sacrifice in the eighth inning, and the Pirates of Pittsburgh secured their first recordless losing season in eight years by beating Thursday...
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