Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Delayed On Saturday
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates game was delayed in the third inning due to heavy rain, with the Pirates leading 4-1 after Andrew Abbott struggled with control, walking in two runs early.
- Jose Trevino hit his fourth home run of the season, contributing to the Pirates' lead, which they extended to 4-1 by the sixth inning.
- Historically, the Reds have a strong record against the Pirates at Great American Ball Park, holding a 108-89 advantage since 2003 and the best divisional record since 1994.
- Reds starter Andrew Abbott has shown recent improvement, posting a 2.95 ERA over his last 16 starts, while Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, despite a 10-4 record, has struggled recently, allowing 16 earned runs in his last three starts.
- The game is scheduled to resume at 10:05 pm ET, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.
