Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney With Tremendous Game

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Andrew Heaney had a great start this afternoon at home against the Washington Nationals. He tossed 7.1 scoreless innings and stuck out 4. Heaney has come out of the gates well in 2025. He is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA. His ERA is 15th in Major League Baseball.

Center Fielder Oneil Cruz led off the game with a solo home run. That was all the help Heaney needed. Pittsburgh won 1-0 to take 3 of 4 games against the Nationals. Will Heaney and the Pittsburgh Pirates continue on a winning track?

Pittsburgh Pirates Season Summary

The Pirates have not gotten off to a great start this year. They are 8-12 and in last place in the National League Central. Pittsburgh’s offense has been an issue for the team in 2025. That has plagued the team in recent years. The Pirates are 29th in batting average, 24th in home runs, and 22nd in runs scored. An improved offense will be paramount for the team to reach its full potential.

Pittsburgh’s pitching staff, with Heaney and Paul Skenes leading the charge, has been better. They are 12th in ERA, 19th in WHIP, and 14th in opposing batting average. The Pirates are following the same recipe from 2024. Have a poor offense be carried by its pitching staff. It led to the ninth straight season missing the MLB Playoffs.

Final Thoughts

Pittsburgh returns to the diamond Friday night when they welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town for a three-game set. Heaney’s next scheduled start is Wednesday, April 23, 2025, on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. He is familiar with the Angels pitching for the team from 2015 to 2021. Heaney will look to keep up his strong start to the 2025 regular season.