
How to Watch Pirates vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 21
Updated Sep. 21, 2025 9:22 a.m. ET
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Spencer Horwitz and the Pittsburgh Pirates will see Mitch Spence on the hill for the Athletics in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Athletics competition.
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Pirates vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:35 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT, NBCS-CA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Athletics 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Pirates 52%, Athletics 48%
Pirates vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2025 | Athletics | -1.5 | 8 | -113 | -106 | 2-0 PIT |
| 9/19/2025 | Athletics | -1.5 | 8.5 | -111 | -108 | 4-3 OAK |
| 5/1/2024 | Athletics | -1.5 | 7.5 | -110 | -110 | 4-0 OAK |
| 4/30/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -131 | +111 | 5-2 OAK |
| 4/29/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -129 | +109 | 5-1 OAK |
| 6/7/2023 | Pirates | -1.5 | 9.5 | -186 | +159 | 9-5 OAK |
| 6/6/2023 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -275 | +226 | 11-2 OAK |
| 6/5/2023 | Pirates | -1.5 | 9 | -183 | +155 | 5-4 PIT |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 2-8 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.6 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 3.21 |
| K/9 | 9.5 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Bryan Reynolds has racked up a team-best batting average of .243 and paces the Pirates in runs batted in (73).
- Of all hitters in baseball, Reynolds' home run total ranks him 121st, and his RBI tally puts him 69th.
- Reynolds has collected a hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with a double, a home run, three walks and two RBIs.
- Andrew McCutchen is batting .240 with 22 doubles, 13 home runs and 65 walks.
- McCutchen is 156th in homers and 133rd in RBI in the bigs.
- Oneil Cruz paces the Pirates with 19 home runs.
- Horwitz is batting .259 with 23 doubles, nine home runs and 39 walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15 | Cubs | L 4-0 | Braxton Ashcraft vs Jameson Taillon |
| Sept. 16 | Cubs | L 4-1 | Paul Skenes vs Cade Horton |
| Sept. 17 | Cubs | L 8-4 | Johan Oviedo vs Matthew Boyd |
| Sept. 19 | Athletics | L 4-3 | Mitch Keller vs Luis Severino |
| Sept. 20 | Athletics | W 2-0 | Bubba Chandler vs Luis Morales |
| Sept. 21 | Athletics | - | Mike Burrows vs Mitch Spence |
| Sept. 23 | @ Reds | - | Braxton Ashcraft vs Brady Singer |
| Sept. 24 | @ Reds | - | Paul Skenes vs Hunter Greene |
| Sept. 25 | @ Reds | - | Johan Oviedo vs Nick Lodolo |
| Sept. 26 | @ Braves | - | Mitch Keller vs Joey Wentz |
| Sept. 27 | @ Braves | - | Bubba Chandler vs Spencer Strider |
Athletics Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.1 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 2.83 |
| K/9 | 7.1 |
Athletics Player Insights
- Brent Rooker is hitting .264 with 40 doubles, three triples, 30 home runs and 61 walks.
- In all of the majors, Rooker ranks 19th in homers and 30th in RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom has racked up 90 runs batted in to pace his team.
- Soderstrom is currently 49th in home runs and 24th in RBI in the major leagues.
- Nick Kurtz has 33 home runs, best in the lineup.
- Jacob Wilson paces the Athletics with a .318 batting average.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 16 | @ Red Sox | W 2-1 | Jeffrey Springs vs Connelly Early |
| Sept. 17 | @ Red Sox | L 5-4 | Mason Barnett vs Lucas Giolito |
| Sept. 18 | @ Red Sox | W 5-3 | J.T. Ginn vs Brayan Bello |
| Sept. 19 | @ Pirates | W 4-3 | Luis Severino vs Mitch Keller |
| Sept. 20 | @ Pirates | L 2-0 | Luis Morales vs Bubba Chandler |
| Sept. 21 | @ Pirates | - | Mitch Spence vs Mike Burrows |
| Sept. 23 | Astros | - | Mason Barnett vs A.J. Blubaugh |
| Sept. 24 | Astros | - | J.T. Ginn vs Cristian Javier |
| Sept. 25 | Astros | - | Luis Severino vs Hunter Brown |
| Sept. 26 | Royals | - | Luis Morales vs Noah Cameron |
| Sept. 27 | Royals | - | TBA vs Michael Wacha |
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