Game Details
- Time: 3:40 PM PT / 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Apple TV+
- Weather: Clear skies, 81°F, light southwest winds
Team Overview
Cincinnati Reds
- Record: 60 Wins – 56 Losses
- Standing: 3rd in NL Central
- Recent Form: L–L–W–W–L
- Key Players:
- Elly De La Cruz: .279 AVG, .356 OBP, .476 SLG, 19 HR, 30 SB
- Tyler Stephenson: 8-for-32, 2 HR, 5 RBI in last 10 games
- Brady Singer (SP): 9–7, 3.84 ERA, 10 K in last start vs Braves
Cincinnati has struggled offensively, scoring just 13 runs over their last five games. They’re 50–8 when out-hitting opponents and need a bounce-back performance to stay in the Wild Card hunt.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Record: 50 Wins – 66 Losses
- Standing: 5th in NL Central
- Recent Form: W–L–L–W–W
- Key Players:
- Oneil Cruz: .208 AVG, 18 HR, 34 SB
- Bryan Reynolds: HR in Thursday’s win
- Paul Skenes (SP): 6–8, 2.02 ERA, 154 K, 0.92 WHIP
The Pirates blanked the Reds 7–0 on Thursday behind six shutout innings from Skenes and home runs from Reynolds and Henry Davis. They’re 36–11 when out-hitting opponents and 37–3 when leading after seven innings.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Pirates 7–0 Reds |
| Season Series | Reds lead 4–3 |
- Reds shut out in Game 1
- Pirates had 10 hits, Reds had 9 but no runs
- Henry Davis & Bryan Reynolds homered
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Reds | Chase Burns | 0–3, 6.04 ERA, 47 K, 1.48 WHIP |
| Pirates | Mitch Keller | 5–10, 3.89 ERA, 104 K, 1.22 WHIP |
Burns is still seeking his first MLB win, while Keller has been solid despite limited run support.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds – 115
Pittsburgh Pirates 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
