It’s the San Francisco Giants versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 3, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Bay Area, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on September 3, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the San Francisco Giants live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports Bay Area and SportsNet Pittsburgh on September 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET.
San Francisco Giants (58-82) at Pittsburgh Pirates (68-72) — Game Preview
The San Francisco Giants arrive at PNC Park with a 58-82 record to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, who sit at 68-72 on the season. Pittsburgh has out-homered San Francisco 163 to 157 as a team this year, while the Pirates’ pitching staff has also been the sharper of the two, posting a 4.24 ERA against the Giants’ 4.38 mark. Rafael Devers leads the way for San Francisco, hitting .254 with 32 home runs and 83 RBIs as the club’s primary power source, while Pittsburgh counters with second baseman Brandon Lowe, who matches that RBI total with 83 of his own to go along with 29 home runs and a .256 average.
Nick Gonzales gives Pittsburgh the highest average in tonight’s matchup at .310, ahead of Jung Hoo Lee’s .282 mark atop San Francisco’s lineup. The Giants enter 24.5 games back in the NL West, while the Pirates trail by 19 games in the NL Central as both clubs play out the stretch run.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports Bay Area, SportsNet Pittsburgh
League Packages
What Time is the San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 12:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network, NBC Sports Bay Area, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Francisco Giants Channel on DIRECTV
San Francisco Giants games air on NBC Sports Bay Area (Channel 696) on DIRECTV.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games air on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco Giants
Rafael Devers — 1B. Devers anchors the middle of the Giants’ lineup, hitting .254 with 32 home runs and 83 RBIs as San Francisco’s primary power source this season. The Giants enter today 24.5 games back in the NL West, leaning on his bat to keep producing runs down the stretch.
Jung Hoo Lee — RF. San Francisco’s right fielder is hitting .282 with a .326 on-base percentage and a .410 slugging mark, giving the Giants a steady presence at the top of the order. His slugging figure well outpaces his average, a sign he still finds extra-base pop between his contact-first at-bats.
Bryce Eldridge — DH. The Giants’ designated hitter is batting .263 with 15 home runs, 45 RBIs and a .450 slugging percentage, adding thump behind Devers and Lee in the order. His .356 on-base percentage gives San Francisco a third hitter capable of extending innings against Pittsburgh’s pitching staff.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe pairs 29 home runs with 83 RBIs and a .256 average, matching Rafael Devers’ RBI total from the visiting dugout. He gives Pittsburgh a middle-of-the-order threat capable of erasing a deficit with one swing.
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales is hitting .310 this season with a .372 on-base percentage and a .397 slugging mark, giving Pittsburgh one of its more complete everyday bats. His combination of average and on-base skill makes him a tough matchup for any pitcher on the mound today.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Pittsburgh’s left fielder is batting .263 with 15 home runs, 66 RBIs and a .369 on-base percentage, giving the Pirates length in the middle of their order beyond Lowe and Gonzales. His .420 slugging percentage rounds out a well-balanced offensive season as Pittsburgh looks to build on a stretch that has the club 19 games back in the NL Central.
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