Pirates drop to 36-37 after loss, fall below .500

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Pirates drop to 36-37 after loss, fall below .500
Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 11-2 to the Oakland Athletics on June 15, marking their first time under.500 since March 31. The team's pitching struggled, with Jared Jones allowing five runs and Carmen Moldozinski letting in six. Offensively, the Pirates have failed to score more than three runs in their last four games. Their recent performance has resulted in eight losses out of 10 games, dropping them two games out of the wild card and further back in the NL Central standings.

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  • Pirates' record drops to 36-37 after recent loss
  • Jared Jones and Carmen Moldozinski struggled on the mound
  • Pirates scored three or fewer runs in their last four games
  • Team has lost eight of their last ten matches
  • Currently two games out of the wild card race
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  • 4:14 PMYahoo SportsPirates fall below .500 for the first time since March 31
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