Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 20, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates – 9/19/25

The Athletics took on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 19, 2025. The Athletics won the game with a score of 4–3. Luis Severino pitched for the Athletics and secured the win, improving his record to 6-11.

Lawrence Butler played a key role by hitting a home run and driving in three runs. This victory brought the Athletics’ record to 72-81, while the Pirates fell to 65-88. The weather at the game was clear and hot, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees.

The Athletics scored all their runs in the middle innings. They got on the board in the fourth inning with one run. In the fifth inning, they added three more runs, taking a 4-3 lead. The Pirates started strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. However, they could not add any more runs for the rest of the game. The Athletics held on to win 4-3.

In the game between the Athletics and the Pirates, Luis Severino played a key role for the Athletics. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 7 hits and 3 runs, but only 1 earned run. Severino also struck out 3 batters and walked 1, earning the win with a 4.82 ERA.

On the batting side, Lawrence Butler was a standout for the Athletics. He contributed significantly with 1 hit and 3 RBIs. Butler also hit a home run, helping his team secure the win.

Mitch Keller took the loss for the Pirates. He pitched 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and 4 earned runs, including 2 home runs. Keller struck out 4 and walked 1, finishing with a 4.13 ERA. Despite his efforts, the Pirates couldn’t come back to win the game.

What’s Next

The Athletics’ win over the Pirates brings their record to 72-81. They hold the 4th spot in the West division. This game helps them stay ahead of the Pirates in the overall standings. The Athletics have shown some strength in recent games. The Pirates now have a record of 65-88 and are in 5th place in the Central division. This loss makes it tougher for them to climb up the standings. The teams have faced each other multiple times this season, with each game offering its own challenges.

The Athletics will continue their series against the Pirates on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The game is set to begin at 6:40 PM at PNC Park. Following this, they will play again on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1:35 PM. After the series with the Pirates, the Athletics will return home to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

The Pirates will also continue their series with the Athletics on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The game will start at 6:40 PM at PNC Park. They will finish the series on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a game at 1:35 PM. After facing the Athletics, the Pirates will travel to play the Cincinnati Reds starting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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