The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hold their late lead and were defeated 4-2 by the San Francisco Giants in Wednesday’s rubber match at PNC Park. Nick Gonzales delivered a two-out RBI single to give the Pirates (49-66) a lead in the first inning.

The Pittsburgh Pirates led for most of the game vs. the San Francisco Giants, but their bullpen couldn't hold onto their slim advantage, losing 4-2 in the series finale at PNC Park. The Pirates lose back-to-back games to the Giants,

The San Francisco Giants reinstalled their "never die" mentality from the beginning of the year in Wednesday's comeback win vs the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dominic Smith's go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning propelled the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Game summary of the San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game, final score 8-1, from August 5, 2025 on ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly started conversations with Paul Skenes over extension talks as the season goes on, but they know it will take some work.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have failed to reach the postseason since 2015, and with the team currently sitting at 48–64 in last place in the NL Central, that drought appears likely to stretch to a full decade by season’s end.

The Boston Red Sox reached agreement on a long-term extension for rookie outfielder Roman Anthony which made it even clearer that the Pittsburgh Pirates have no shot of doing the same with ace Paul Skenes.