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Pirates Rally in 8th to Defeat Reds 3-2 in Tight Matchup
9 Aug
Summary
- Bryan Reynolds' 8th-inning triple gives Pirates the win
- Reds rookie Chase Burns strikes out 10 in 6 innings
- Pirates have hit the fewest homers in MLB this season
On August 4th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates staged a late-game comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in their series opener. The Reds had taken an early 2-1 lead, but in the bottom of the 8th inning, Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds delivered a crucial two-run triple to put his team ahead.
The game was a pitchers' duel, with Reds rookie Chase Burns striking out 10 batters over 6 innings. However, the Pirates' starter Mitch Keller also turned in a solid outing, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks. The game remained tight until the 8th, when Isiah Kiner-Falefa drew a walk and Tommy Pham singled to set the stage for Reynolds' game-winning hit.
The win was the Pirates' 7th in their last 11 games, as they continue to battle back from a difficult start to the season. In contrast, the loss was the Reds' 3rd straight and 7th in their last 11 games, as they struggle to maintain their position in the playoff race. One key stat for the Pirates is that they have hit the fewest home runs in the majors this year, with just 83 long balls, making their comeback victory all the more impressive.
