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Pirates Aim to Extend Reds' Losing Streak
26 Jun
Summary
- Pirates, fourth in NL Central, face Reds on Friday.
- Paul Skenes starts for Pittsburgh, Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati.
- Betting odds favor the Pirates with a -200 moneyline.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET, with the Pirates looking to capitalize on the Reds' current three-game losing streak. Pittsburgh holds a 41-40 record and occupies fourth place in the NL Central standings. Cincinnati, with a 37-42 record, is positioned fifth in the same division.
Pitching for the Pirates is Paul Skenes, who has a 6-7 record with a 2.86 ERA. The Reds are expected to counter with Andrew Abbott, holding a 5-4 record and a 3.83 ERA. Betting markets show strong support for the Pirates, listing them as -200 favorites. The over/under for the game is set at 7.5 runs.
Both teams are dealing with notable injuries. The Pirates have several players on the Injured List, including Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin. The Reds are also managing absences, with Ke'Bryan Hayes on the IL and Hunter Greene sidelined. Key players like Bryan Reynolds for the Pirates and Sal Stewart for the Reds are having strong seasons statistically, contributing significantly to their teams' offense.
