Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering the All-Star break with their strongest record since 2016 following a dominant sweep of the Brewers.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a mark of three games above .500, representing their best standing since 2016. This momentum follows a series in which they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, including a 14-5 victory on July 12.
Coverage from MLB.com, TribLIVE.com, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes the team's current wave of momentum and their determination to remain competitive. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted the impact of the brutal sweep on the Brewers.
Attention now turns to the team's return from the All-Star break as they look to continue their current trajectory.
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Quick answers
How does the Pirates' current record compare to previous years?
According to MLB.com, being three games above .500 is the team's best mark since 2016.
What was the result of the recent series against the Brewers?
The Pirates swept the Brewers, which included a 14-5 win on July 12.
What is the team's mindset heading into the break?
TribLIVE.com reports that the Pirates are eager to return from the All-Star break and continue riding their current momentum.
Coverage (5)
- ‘It’s addicting’: Pirates eager to return from All-Star break, continue riding wave of momentum TribLIVE.com · 1h ago
- Pirates 14-5 Brewers (Jul 12, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 1h ago
- Pirates roll into break 3 games above .500 -- their best mark since 2016 MLB.com · 1h ago
- This one thing is clear for the Brewers after brutal sweep in Pittsburgh Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 1h ago
- Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 1h ago broke it first
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