Pirates and Phillies meet in Philadelphia for series finale on MLB Network

Pittsburgh looks to salvage a split in Philadelphia.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 21 min read

A series finale between the @Pirates and @Phillies is coming up next from Philadelphia! 📺 MLB Network + Banana Boat htt Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies close out their series with a finale in Philadelphia, carried on MLB Network alongside a Banana Boat broadcast. The Phillies lead the series 2-1 entering the game.

Why it matters: The finale carries standings weight for two clubs headed in different directions. Philadelphia sits at 49-38 and has taken the last two meetings, while Pittsburgh, at 43-44, is fighting to stay near .500 and avoid dropping the set.

By the numbers: Philadelphia enters 49-38 on the season, winners of two straight, averaging 4.5 runs and allowing 4.4. Pittsburgh is 43-44, having lost two of its last five, scoring 5.1 and allowing 4.9. In the current series, the Pirates took the opener 11-7 (June 29) before the Phillies answered 8-0 (June 30) and 10-6 (July 1). Philadelphia also swept the earlier May meetings at PNC Park, 6-0 and 6-0.

What to watch: Watch whether Pittsburgh's bats can hold up after back-to-back losses, and whether Philadelphia extends its winning streak to close the series at home.

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