Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/8/25, 10:26 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 6/8/25 at 4:05 PM in MLB Picks

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies will wrap up their National League series at PNC Park. The in-state rivals are meeting for the final time in this weekend set, with the Pirates having edged the Phillies in two tightly contested one-run games.

Those back-to-back losses have extended Philadelphia’s losing streak to four games—an unusual cold stretch for a team that has otherwise been among the top contenders in the NL East. The Phillies now find themselves three games back of the division-leading New York Mets and are eager to get back on track before the gap widens further.

For Pittsburgh, this series represents an opportunity to build momentum. Though they sit near the bottom of the NL Central standings and have struggled to win consistently at home, the Pirates have shown flashes of competitiveness. With two straight narrow wins, they've demonstrated the ability to grind out close games, even against high-caliber opponents like the Phillies.