Pirates drop to .500 after losing 11-2 to Athletics in Sacramento
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Oakland Athletics 11-2 on June 15 at Sutter Health Park. Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski struggled on the mound, as the Pirates dropped below.500 for the first time since March. Key moments included a three-run home run from Nick Kurtz and a two-run homer by Jeff McNeil. The Pirates have lost eight of their last ten games. Mitch Keller is set to start against the Athletics on June 16 as the teams continue their series.
- •Pirates score only two runs against Athletics' 11
- •Jared Jones allows five runs in four innings
- •Nick Kurtz hits two home runs for Oakland
- •Pittsburgh last below.500 after March 31 loss
- •Mitch Keller to start for Pirates on June 16
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates pummeled by Athletics, drop below .500 for first time since March
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Pummeled by Athletics, Drop Below .500 for 1st Time Since March
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:48 AMPirates pummeled by Athletics, drop below .500 for first time since March
Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski were knocked around.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:29 AMPirates Pummeled by Athletics, Drop Below .500 for 1st Time Since March
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