RICH HILL NEWS

Falls to Milwaukee Hill (7-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.

Impact All the damage against Hill came on William Contreras' three-run homer in the third inning. The 43-year-old southpaw has struggled a bit over his last four starts, pitching to a 5.48 ERA in that span. Hill now sports a 4.50 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 88:35 K:BB across 17 starts (94 innings) this season. Hill is currently lined up for a road matchup with the Diamondbacks in his next outing.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh win Hill (7-7) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings against the Padres. He struck out four.

Impact After allowing three runs in the second inning, Hill settled down to hold the Padres to one run over his final four frames as the Pirates rallied for a 9-4 victory. The 43-year-old Hill has struggled a bit of late, pitching to a 5.51 ERA over his last three starts. He has a 4.45 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 80:33 K:BB through 16 starts (89 innings) this season. Hill currently lines up to face the Brewers at home in his next outing.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed seventh loss Hill (6-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out four.

Impact Though Hill allowed just four hits on the day, three were extra-base hits, highlighted by a two-RBI triple by Nico Hoerner and a two-RBI double by Ian Happ. The untimely hits resulted in Hill's seventh loss of the season, tied for the fifth most in MLB. Despite boasting a 6-7 record through 15 starts (83 innings), Hill has allowed more than three earned runs just four times all year with a 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 76:31 K:BB. The 43-year-old is tentatively scheduled to make his next appearance at home against the Padres.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command Hill (6-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and six walks over five innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Brewers.

Impact Milwaukee jumped on Hill early, plating three runs in the first inning. He gave up just one more over the next four frames but walked a season-high six batters. It was the first time he walked more than three in a start and he failed to complete six innings for the first time since May 23. Hill's ERA is up to 4.31 with a 73:28 K:BB through 14 starts. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Cubs next week.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins second straight decision Hill (6-5) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over 7 innings against the Mets. He struck out six.

Impact Hill was dominant throughout the evening, throwing 72 of his season-high 119 pitches for strikes and inducing 11 swinging strikes. The veteran southpaw did not allow a runner past first base after the third inning. Hill has looked great over his last two starts, tossing 13.2 innings while allowing just three runs and striking out 12. The 43-year-old will be looking for his third consecutive quality start next week on the road against the Cubs.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ke'Bryan Hayes and Rich Hill were unstoppable in Pirates' rout of Mets The 43-year-old left threw 119 pitches. The re-energized third baseman went 5-for-5 with four RBIs.

JUNE 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates pitcher Rich Hill discusses his obsessive process, how he thinks about his future and more Rich Hill spent 30 minutes or so chatting with a Post-Gazette reporter on Monday. The conversation centered around his fascinating process.

JUNE 9, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rich Hill pitches into 7th as Pirates complete sweep with 2-1 victory The 43-year-old Hill (5-5) allowed the Cardinals just four hits in 6 2/3 innings, walking three and striking out six as the Pirates pushed t...

JUNE 4, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Rich Hill pitches into 7th as Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1 for 3-game sweep Rich Hill pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St.

JUNE 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Bounces back with quality start Hill (5-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against the Cardinals. He struck out six.

Impact Hill had given up 11 earned runs over his past two starts, so his quality start Sunday was definitely a step in the right direction. Aside from a few blowup outings, the veteran left-hander has been solid to start his age-43 season and sports a 4.41 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 61:21 K:BB over 12 starts (65.1 innings). Hill will look to make it back-to-back quality starts next time out, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set versus the Mets.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rich Hill keeps Cardinals off balance into 7th, Pirates complete 3-game sweep with 2-1 victory

Rich Hill kept the St. Louis Cardinals off balance in his longest start of the season and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep with a 2-1 victory

JUNE 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Rich Hill helps Pirates punctuate stellar weekend with sweep of Cardinals Rich Hill provided the strong start his team needed, and the Pirates leveraged that into a weekend sweep of the Cardinals.

JUNE 4, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Crushed in loss Hill (4-5) allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Giants.

Impact Hill was cursed by a disastrous second inning in which he gave up five runs. He allowed a home run for the first time since May 5 and saw his ERA jump to 4.76 through 58.2 frames. Hill has been charged with at least four runs in three of his last five starts, including 11 total runs in his last two appearances. He's currently lined up for a weekend start at home against the Cardinals.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out nine in loss Hill (4-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out nine.

Impact Hill settled down after allowing two runs in the first inning, blanking the Rangers over his next four frames. However, he'd unravel in the sixth, allowing three more runs on three hits and a walk. Overall, Hill's been solid in his age-43 season. He's tallied seven or more strikeouts in five of his 10 starts this year, sporting a 4.27 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP through 52.2 innings.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates fall to Rangers, as youthful blunders outweigh Rich Hill's veteran presence The Pirates swung early and often against Nathan Evoaldi, who held them in check. When Hill stumbled, there was no chance of a comeback.

MAY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hill brings 'A' game with six dominant one-hit innings DETROIT -- Rich Hill? Just call him Tiger King. The 43-year-old was untouchable in an 8-0 win over Detroit on Wednesday afternoon at Comeric...

MAY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Race for the ages: Rich Hill edges Miguel Cabrera in comical sprint to first base Rich Hill won an impromptu sprint with Miguel Cabrera, a race between two players on the other side of 40.

MAY 17, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Dominant in Detroit Hill (4-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Tigers. He struck out seven.

Impact Hill allowed just one hit in the contest, a leadoff single to Matt Vierling in the first inning, before retiring 15 of his last 17 batters faced. The 43-year-old Hill has now recorded quality starts in five of his nine outings this year. He lowered his ERA to 3.80 with a 1.35 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB over 47.1 innings.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory

Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday

MAY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

40-year dash! Vets Miggy, Rich Hill turn on jets for race to 1B DETROIT -- Pheidippides’ run from the battle of Marathon to Athens. Harry Truman’s run through the Capitol. Roger Bannister’s four-minute mi...

MAY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Early exit in no-decision Hill did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Rockies. He struck out four.

Impact Hill made it through three innings unscathed but ran into trouble in the fourth when the Rockies posted three runs on four hits, a walk and an error. The 43-year-old Hill has failed to make it through six innings in either of his last two starts after logging three quality starts in his previous four outings. The veteran left-hander sports a 4.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB through his first 41.1 innings this season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking It Slow: Chris Bassitt and Rich Hill Keep the Curveball Alive Chris Bassitt and Rich Hill combined for 15 pitches under 70 miles per hour in Friday’s Blue Jays win over the Pirates.

MAY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stuck with third loss Hill (3-3) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.1 innings as the Pirates fell 4-0 to the Blue Jays. He struck out five.

Impact The 43-year-old southpaw allowed more than three runs for only the second time in seven starts, but he continues to live dangerously as he served up his eighth homer in only 37.2 innings on the season. Hill will take a 4.54 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB into his next outing, which could come at home next week against the Rockies.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Improves to 3-2 Hill (3-2) earned the win over Washington in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing three runs (two earned) on hits and no walks while striking out five batters over 6...

Impact Hill was initially tabbed to start Friday before that contest was postponed due to rain. The 43-year-old wasn't fazed by the adjustment, as he logged a season-high 6.1 innings and tossed an efficient 75 of 103 pitches for a strike. Hill induced 13 whiffs in the outing and didn't walk any batters for just the second time this season. He appears to have located the Fountain of Youth, as he's been very good over his past four starts, allowing just five earned runs and posting a 19:7 K:BB over 23.1 frames.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE