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Pirates Aim to Halt Three-Game Slide Against Orioles
9 Sep
Summary
- Pirates looking to snap 3-game losing streak
- Pitching matchup between Pirates' Burrows and Orioles' Bradish
- Orioles batting .241, ranking 10th in AL
As of September 9th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they take on the Baltimore Orioles. The Pirates, currently fifth in the NL Central, will send Mike Burrows to the mound, while the Orioles, who are fifth in the AL East, will counter with Kyle Bradish.
The Orioles have been a solid team this season, with a 66-77 record overall and a 33-38 mark at home. Their hitters have been productive, batting a collective .241, which ranks 10th in the American League. Key contributors for Baltimore include Gunnar Henderson, who has 16 home runs, 52 walks, and 61 RBIs, and Ryan Mountcastle, who is 12-for-42 with four doubles, a home run, and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
On the other side, the Pirates have struggled on the road, posting a 22-47 record away from home. However, they have been effective when they don't allow a home run, compiling a 41-25 record in those games. Oneil Cruz has been a bright spot for Pittsburgh, hitting .201 with 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, and 56 RBIs, while Nick Gonzales has been hot lately, going 11-for-39 with four doubles over the past 10 games.
