Game Overview
- Time: 12:35 PM ET / 9:35 AM PT
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: MLB Network, local affiliates, Fubo (regional restrictions apply)
This game marks the series finale of a three-game set, with the Pirates holding a 4–2 season series lead over the Giants. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as they fight for positioning in their respective divisions.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | Robbie Ray (LHP) | 9–5 | 2.85 | 1.12 | 140 |
| Pirates | Andrew Heaney (LHP) | 5–9 | 4.89 | 1.30 | 79 |
- Robbie Ray has been dominant, ranking 16th in MLB in ERA and holding opponents to a .201 batting average. He’s seeking his 10th win and 15th quality start of the season.
- Andrew Heaney has struggled with consistency but remains capable of generating strikeouts. He’ll need to contain a Giants lineup that exploded for 8 runs in Tuesday’s win.
Team Performance Snapshot
San Francisco Giants
- Record: 57–57 (3rd in NL West)
- Road Record: 29–31
- Team ERA: 3.69 (6th in MLB)
- Batting Average: .233 (25th)
- Slugging %: .376 (27th)
- Runs Scored: 477 (21st)
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Record: 49–65 (5th in NL Central)
- Home Record: 32–26
- Batting Average: .232 (27th)
- Slugging %: .347 (30th)
- Runs Scored: 405 (30th)
Players to Watch
San Francisco Giants
- Willy Adames: 3 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games
- Rafael Devers: 47 extra-base hits, including 20 HR
- Logan Webb: 10 strikeouts in Tuesday’s win, now with 1,000+ career innings
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Andrew McCutchen: 11 HR, 16 doubles, 39 RBI
- Liover Peguero: 4 HR in last 10 games
- Jack Suwinski: Hit a clutch 2-run homer in Monday’s walk-off win
Betting Trends
- Giants ATS: 48–66
- Pirates ATS: 52–62
- Giants are 51.5% winners when favored
- Pirates are 35–10 when out-hitting opponents
- Giants have hit 2+ HRs in 21 wins, a key trend to watch
Injury Report
San Francisco Giants
- Wilmer Flores (hamstring) – day-to-day
- Tom Murphy (back) – 60-day IL
- Erik Miller, Landen Roupp – 15-day IL
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Jared Jones, Justin Lawrence – 60-day IL (elbow)
- Endy Rodriguez – 60-day IL (elbow)
- Tim Mayza – 60-day IL (shoulder)
Final Thoughts
This Giants vs. Pirates showdown at PNC Park is more than a series decider—it’s a test of pitching dominance vs. home-field resilience. With Robbie Ray on the mound and the Giants looking to climb above .500, expect a tightly contested game with playoff implications looming.
Game Odds
San Francisco Giants – 157
Pittsburgh Pirates 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025
