It’s the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 15, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on May 15, 2026
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Philadelphia Phillies live on SportsNet Pittsburgh channel 659 with DIRECTV on May 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Philadelphia Phillies (21-23) at Pittsburgh Pirates (24-20) — Game Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies (21-23) head to PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (24-20), with the home side looking to extend a strong run as the Phillies search for a foothold under the break-even mark. Pittsburgh has been the more efficient lineup at .250 with a .728 OPS against the Phillies’ .233 and .687 marks, and the home staff matches that edge with a 3.71 team ERA versus Philadelphia’s 4.36. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs Aaron Nola for the Phillies, who is working through a tough early stretch at a 5.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 42.0 innings, against Braxton Ashcraft, the Pirates righty putting up a 2.77 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 48.2 innings with 51 strikeouts. Kyle Schwarber has been the Phillies’ headline power source at a team-leading 18 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Brandon Marsh leads the lineup at a .340 average. The Pirates counter with Nick Gonzales hitting .315 from third base and Oneil Cruz at 10 home runs and 30 RBIs from center. Look also for Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace turning a 1.98 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 6 wins, alongside Cristopher Sanchez for the Phillies at a 2.11 ERA with 67 strikeouts.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Today?
The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Brandon Marsh — LF. Brandon Marsh has carried a .340 average into tonight, anchoring the Phillies’ lineup as a contact-first option. His .368 on-base mark sits on top of a .486 slugging line, the kind of split that turns over the Phillies’ lineup.
Kyle Schwarber — DH. Kyle Schwarber headlines the Phillies at the plate on a .226 average, paired with 18 home runs already on the board. With 30 RBIs already on the board, Schwarber has been a key piece of the Phillies’ run production. That home-run total tops every contributor on the opposite side.
Aaron Nola — SP. W 2, ERA 5.14, K 44. Scheduled to start for Philadelphia in the series opener, bringing veteran rotation experience and swing-and-miss ability despite a higher ERA and 1.48 WHIP entering the matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. On a .315 clip at the plate, Nick Gonzales is shaping the Pirates’ run production this year. The .364 slug paired with a .380 OBP gives the Pirates a hitter who works counts as well as he punishes mistakes.
Oneil Cruz — CF. The Pirates’ lineup runs through Oneil Cruz, who carries a .260 average and 10 home runs into tonight. With 30 RBIs already on the board, Cruz has been a key piece of the Pirates’ run production.
Braxton Ashcraft — SP. W 2, ERA 2.77, K 51. Scheduled to start for Pittsburgh on May 15, giving the Pirates a steady right-handed option who has limited traffic with a 1.05 WHIP while missing bats at a strong rate.
Injury Report: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Backhus (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Zach Pop (RP) — 15-day IL, right calf strain
Johan Rojas (CF) — Suspended
Max Lazar (RP) — 60-day IL, left oblique strain
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jared Jones (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Joey Bart (C) — 10-day IL, left foot infection
Jake Mangum (LF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Chris Devenski (RP) — 15-day IL, illness
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