# Pirates Face Off in Crucial Series

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:11:31+00:00
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The Pirates face a challenging situation as theyve lost three consecutive games, tying with the Cardinals at the bottom of the NL Central. Their star pitcher, Paul Skenes, couldnt secure a win against the Phillies. Adding to their woes, outfielder and first baseman Ryan OHearn is out due to a strained right quad, leaving a significant gap in their offense. To fill the void, theyve called up Jake Mangum, who, despite his defensive skills, has struggled at the plate, batting just .253 with no home runs and three RBIs this season. The Pirates are bracing for a drop in offensive production as they head to St. Louis for a crucial three-game series against the Cardinals, starting with a game at 7:45 PM on Tuesday. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59d77e7c569bf72d

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