2026

Originally posted on Inside The Diamonds | By JC Giff | Last updated May 15, 2026 10:40 AM ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 24-20 record following a successful series opening at home. In the last day, the club won a series against the Colorado Rockies. They achieved a dominant 7-2 victory at PNC Park.

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MLB Game Recap

Pittsburgh jumped to an immediate 3-0 lead on a Bryan Reynolds RBI single and a 413-foot Ryan O’Hearn home run. Mason Montgomery served as an effective opener (1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 14 pitches) before Carmen Mlodzinski (5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 K, 76 pitches) earned the win in relief. The game turned on a three-run third inning, supported by a run-saving catch by Reynolds to stifle a Rockies threat.

Standout Performer

In his first Major League appearance since June 2025, catcher Endy Rodriguez had an impressive performance. He went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and two RBIs. Rodriguez sparkled with a second-inning double and later delivered a definitive bases-loaded single to center in the third. His high-impact return provided crucial production in a lineup that totaled 12 hits.

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Farm Report

AAA Indianapolis: Tyler Callihan (1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI) – Lost 4-2 to Louisville. Callihan’s two-run home run provided the Indians’ only scoring in the contest.
AA Altoona: Titus Dumitru (1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI) – Won 2-0 vs. Harrisburg (DH split). Dumitru’s 394-foot homer in the seventh inning of the nightcap secured the victory.
High-A Greensboro: Axiel Plaz (4-for-4, 2 HR, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R) – Won 6-0 vs. Jersey Shore. Plaz recorded a perfect night with four extra-base hits and 12 total bases.
Low-A Bradenton: Josh Tate (3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB) – Won 6-0 vs. Fort Myers. Tate’s three-hit performance paced a shutout win at LECOM Park.
Rookie FCL Pirates: Keiner Ovalle (3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 SB) – Won 6-5 vs. FCL Red Sox. Ovalle’s multi-hit game and two steals fueled a walk-off victory.