Bichette's bases-clearing double leads Jays past Pirates 4-1
Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEN GAMEL #12 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
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.247 AVG
1 HR
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.247 AVG
Pirates host Toronto Blue Jays, look to break home skid
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to break their six-game home slide with a win over the Toronto Blue JaysSEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manoah, Bichette power Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Pirates
Alek Manoah pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and Bo Bichette homered, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hiura, Urías get key hits as Brewers beat Pirates 6-1
Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates' 4-2 victory
Oneil Cruz went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers host the Pirates on home winning streak
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates trying to continue a three-game home winning streakAUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pitt...AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried allows 3 hits in 8 innings as Braves top Pirates 6-1
Max Fried allowed three hits in eight innings, pacing the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday nightAUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects three hits Gamel went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Gamel singled three times and posted his first three-hit outing since May 7. He also swiped his fifth bag of the year and first since July 26. He's now gone 18-for-60 (.300) with 14 RBI and eight extra-base hits through 16 games this month.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chavis' bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds
Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in two Gamel went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Thursday against the Red Sox.
Impact Gamel delivered a two-out knock in the fourth inning and has now tallied at least one RBI in seven of his last nine games. He has driven in a total of 12 runs in that span while also scoring twice, though he is hitting just .222 across 36 at-bats. Despite the Pirates primarily turning to youth, Gamel is locked in as the team's primary designated hitter.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates start 3-game series at home against the Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on FridayAUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid
Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 8-2AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3
Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first time in nearly two months as the Boston Red Sox bea...AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates look to end slide in game against the Red Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their five-game slide when they play the Boston Red SoxAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three RBI in loss Gamel went 2-for-4 with one double and three RBI in Tuesday's loss against the Red Sox.
Impact The lefty outfielder provided all the offense for the Pirates Tuesday with a bases clearing double in the bottom of the eighth inning. He now has nine RBI in his last seven games despite hitting just .214 over that stretch. While he has shown mixed results, Gamel is well above league average in average exit velocity, hard hit rate and xBA, so he could hold value down the stretch in deeper formats, especially hitting in the cleanup spot as he did Tuesday.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over...AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in a back-and-forth gameAUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snaps power drought Gamel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.
Impact Gamel's sixth-inning blast got the Pirates within two runs. It was his first homer in over a month -- his last was July 9 versus the Brewers. The outfielder has hit safely in eight of 10 games in August, going 11-for-36 (.306). Gamel is slashing .244/.336/.384 with five homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored and four stolen bases through 78 contests. His .140 ISO won't raise many eyebrows, but he's been at least decent at getting on base to help his other counting stats.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3
Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three Gamel went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Gamel did the majority of his damage on a two-RBI double in the third inning. He has at least one hit in eight of his last nine starts, maintaining a .303 average with five RBI and four runs scored in that span. For the season, Gamel has maintained .243/.335/.374 line across 278 plate appearances.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Castro ditches phone, brings bat, Pirates beat D-backs 6-4
Rodolfo Castro had two hits to spark the offense one night after a smartphone faux pas, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks play the Pirates in first of 4-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a four-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on MondayAUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Sunday Gamel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
Impact Game is 6-for-17 with a two doubles, a triple, an RBI and three runs through five games in August and will receive a day off after starting the past 19 games. Greg Allen will enter the lineup in left field and bat seventh in the series finale versus the Orioles.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates try to stop 4-game road slide, play the Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
