Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the All-Star break with their strongest standing since 2016 after a dominant series against the Brewers.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a mark three games above .500, the team's best performance since 2016. This momentum follows a series in which they swept the Milwaukee Brewers, including a 14-5 victory in the final game.
Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes the team's current momentum and competitive resolve. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel focused on the impact of the brutal sweep from the Brewers' perspective.
Attention now turns to the Pirates' return from the All-Star break as the team looks to continue its current trajectory.
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Quick answers
What is the Pirates' current standing relative to .500?
They are three games above .500, which MLB.com reports is their best mark since 2016.
How did the Pirates perform against the Brewers?
The Pirates swept the Brewers, with a 14-5 win recorded in the game on July 12, 2026.
How is the team feeling heading into the break?
According to TribLIVE.com, the team is eager to return from the All-Star break and continue riding their wave of momentum.
Coverage (5)
- ‘It’s addicting’: Pirates eager to return from All-Star break, continue riding wave of momentum TribLIVE.com · 7h ago
- Pirates 14-5 Brewers (Jul 12, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 7h ago
- Pirates roll into break 3 games above .500 -- their best mark since 2016 MLB.com · 7h ago
- This one thing is clear for the Brewers after brutal sweep in Pittsburgh Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 7h ago
- Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: The Pirates won’t be going away without a fight Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 7h ago
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