MLB Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds (61-57) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (51-67)

Game Overview

Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 1:35 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Series Status: Reds lead season series 5–4

Pitching Matchup

Team	Pitcher	Record	ERA	WHIP	Strikeouts
Reds	Zack Littell	1–0	2.25	0.83	12
Pirates	Mike Burrows	0–3	4.22	1.38	18

• Littell was acquired from Tampa Bay and has allowed just one run over 12 innings in his last two starts
• Burrows is seeking his first win since June 4; gave up six runs in his last outing but had a 1.59 ERA in the three starts prior

Team Form & Trends

Cincinnati Reds

• Last 10 Games: 4–6
• Batting Avg: .240
• ERA: 4.19
• Road Record: 27–31
• Key Trend: 45–25 when recording 8+ hits
• Top Performers:

• Elly De La Cruz: .278 AVG, 19 HR, 73 RBI
• TJ Friedl: .275 AVG, 17 2B, 10 HR
• Matt McLain: .226 AVG, 11 HR, .316 over last 5 games

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Last 10 Games: 6–4
• Batting Avg: .256
• ERA: 4.95
• Home Record: 34–27
• Key Trend: 35–19 when allowing 0 HR
• Top Performers:

• Oneil Cruz: 18 HR, .208 AVG
• Bryan Reynolds: .249 AVG, 14 HR
• Liover Peguero: 4 HR in last 10 games

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

• Nick Lodolo (finger), Wade Miley (flexor), Hunter Greene (groin), Rhett Lowder (forearm), Brandon Williamson (elbow), Julian Aguiar (elbow)

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Endy Rodriguez (elbow), Tim Mayza (shoulder), Jared Jones (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder), Justin Lawrence (elbow)

Game Outlook

• Edge: Reds have the pitching advantage with Littell’s form and a deeper lineup
• X-Factor: Elly De La Cruz’s defense and power-speed combo; Burrows’ ability to limit damage early
• Betting Angle: Reds -123 offers value; Over 8.5 runs in play given both bullpens’ volatility

How to Watch

• TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Network
• Radio: 93.7 The Fan
• Streaming: MLB.tv, ESPN+, regional sports apps