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Pirates and Reds Clash in Steel City Showdown
7 Aug
Summary
- Pirates host Reds in 4-game series
- Pirates lost 4 of 6 games in August
- Reds coming off series win against Cubs
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66) will host the Cincinnati Reds (60-55) in the first game of a 4-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates, who had won 8 of their last 9 games to close out July, have struggled in the early part of August, losing 4 of their first 6 games.
In their most recent outing, the Pirates fell 4-2 to the San Francisco Giants, with their bullpen faltering in the late innings. The Reds, on the other hand, are coming off a series win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, though they did drop the final game 6-1.
The matchup will feature a pitching duel between the Pirates' Paul Skenes and the Reds' Elly De La Cruz. Both teams will be looking to gain ground in the competitive NL Central division as the playoff race heats up. Fans can expect an exciting and hard-fought series between these two divisional rivals.
