Game Details
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: MLBN, FDSNOH, SNP
- Streaming: MLB.tv, NBC Sports App
Matchup Overview
Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh to kick off a four-game NL Central showdown. The Reds lead the season series 4–2 and are fighting to stay in the wild-card race, while the Pirates aim to rebound after dropping four of their last six games.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | Brady Singer | 9–8 | 4.36 | 1.30 | 111 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Paul Skenes | 6–8 | 2.02 | 0.92 | 154 |
- Singer is coming off two stellar outings, including 10 strikeouts vs. Atlanta and six shutout innings vs. the Braves.
- Skenes, a Cy Young contender, has held opponents to a .187 AVG and leads all qualified NL starters in ERA.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Reds | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 60–55 | 49–66 |
| Road/Home Record | 27–29 (Road) | 32–27 (Home) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 6–4 |
| Team Batting Avg | .226 | .261 |
| Team ERA | 3.80 | 5.25 |
| Season Series | Reds lead 4–2 | Pirates trail 2–4 |
Both teams have been competitive lately, but Cincinnati’s pitching edge could be decisive.
Key Players to Watch
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: .279 AVG, 19 HR, 73 RBI – team leader in all three categories
- TJ Friedl: .275 AVG, 16 doubles, 10 HR – 13-for-36 over last 10 games
- Spencer Steer: .236 AVG, 13 HR, 15 doubles – consistent middle-order bat
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Oneil Cruz: 18 HR, 48 RBI – team leader in power, though hitting just .208
- Andrew McCutchen: .249 AVG, 11 HR – batting .286 over last 5 games
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa: .270 AVG – team leader in batting average, hitting .350 over last 5 games
Betting Insights
- Pirates have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games
- Reds are 6–4 ATS over their last 10 games
- Skenes has dominated the Reds historically, going 3–0 with a 0.53 ERA in three starts last season
Injury Report
Pittsburgh Pirates:
- Chase Shugart (Knee) – 15-Day IL
- Endy Rodriguez, Enmanuel Valdez, Justin Lawrence, Tim Mayza, Jared Jones – 60-Day IL
Cincinnati Reds:
- Nick Lodolo, Ian Gibaut, Hunter Greene – 15-Day IL
- Wade Miley, Rhett Lowder, Carson Spiers, Tyler Callihan, Brandon Williamson, Julian Aguiar – 60-Day IL
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 7
Pittsburgh Pirates – 176
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 6, 2025
