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Gonzales leads Pirates against the Giants after 4-hit performance
TL;DR
Gonzales leads the Pittsburgh Pirates in their matchup against the San Francisco Giants after a standout 4-hit performance. The game is set for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Gonzales had a 4-hit performance
- Pirates are 22-18 in the NL Central
- Giants are 15-24 in the NL West
- Game scheduled for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. EDT
- Bubba Chandler vs. Tyler Mahle as starting pitchers
Pittsburgh PiratesSan Francisco GiantsBubba ChandlerTyler Mahle
Pittsburgh Pirates (22-18, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (15-24, fifth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Giants: Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.00 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)
LINE: Giants -118, Pirates -101; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the San Francisco Giants after Nick Gonzales' four-hit game on Saturday.
San Francisco is 15-24 overall and 9-12 in home games. Giants hitters are batting a collective .241, which ranks eighth in the NL.
Pittsburgh has an 11-9 record on the road and a 22-18 record overall. The Pirates are 15-7 in games when they record eight or more hits.
Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has seven doubles and two triples while hitting .312 for the Giants. Casey Schmitt is 11 for 38 with a triple and two home runs over the past 10 games.
Ryan O'Hearn has five doubles and five home runs for the Pirates. is 12 for 34 with four doubles, a triple and three home runs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What was Gonzales' performance in the last game against the Giants?
Gonzales had an impressive 4-hit performance in the last game against the Giants.
What are the pitching matchups for the Pirates vs. Giants game?
The Pirates will start Bubba Chandler, while the Giants will send Tyler Mahle to the mound.
What is the current record of the Pirates and Giants?
The Pirates have a record of 22-18, while the Giants are at 15-24.
