Pittsburgh Pirates vs Athletics Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 9/20/25, 3:35 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 9/20/25 at 8:40 PM in MLB Picks

The Pirates and Athletics are playing a series at PNC Park. These are two teams eliminated from any playoff contention but focused on 2026.

The A's have a pair of sensational rookies; one of them will surely be Rookie of the Year, Nick Kurtz, who achieved epic results this season, such as his record-breaking 6-for-6 game on July 26, with 4 HR and 8 RBIs. The other rookie with a strong season and outstanding potential is Jacob Wilson; only Aaron Judge in the AL has a better AVG than the A's shortstop.

The Athletics rallied against the Pirates from a 0-3 deficit in the first inning, thanks to Kurtz's solo home run, his 33rd of the season, and Butler's 3-run homer, which turned the score around to make it 4-3 in favor of the A's, which was the decisive victory.

The A's record is 73-81, not inconsiderable considering the team's difficulties and the fact that they're playing in a triple-AAA stadium and will be there for years until their new home in Las Vegas is ready. If there's one thing the A's never failed at, it's their home run production; they're the fifth-highest home run hitters this year.