Pirates vs Reds starting pitchers
- Hunter Greene for Cincinnati Reds
- Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates vs Reds statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Reds |
| Hits |
1239 (Tied-21st) |
1201 (26th) |
| Batting Average |
.236 (23rd) |
.234 (26th) |
| Runs Batted In |
618 (Tied-20th) |
659 (14th) |
| Runs |
640 (22nd) |
693 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
149 (26th) |
174 (Tied-15th) |
| Walks |
461 (18th) |
483 (10th) |
| Stolen Bases |
103 (16th) |
205 (2nd) |
| Strikeouts |
1435 (Tied-4th) |
1416 (7th) |
| Pitches |
22692 (17th) |
22452 (19th) |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
7-1 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-3 |
| 9/19/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
L |
15-3 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
L |
7-1 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
W |
6-5 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
7-1 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
8-3 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
3-2 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
10-5 |
| 9/17/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
3-1 |
Pirates vs Reds predictions
As the Pittsburgh Pirates gear up to avoid a series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds, all eyes will likely be on a few key players showing promising numbers. Joey Bart, the powerful catcher, is expected to pack a punch in his at-bats with commendable bat speed and precision, potentially edging out some crucial RBIs for his team. Another intriguing watch will be Oneil Cruz, whose towering stature and raw power could easily translate into a couple of extra-base hits. Considering his recent form, Cruz might just be the spark the Pirates need to churn out those significant runs.
Turning our attention to the Cincinnati Reds, young phenomenon Elly De La Cruz has been nothing short of spectacular with his agility both in the field and at the plate. His knack for turning plate appearances into scoring opportunities could be pivotal in this clash. Additionally, Hunter Greene, with his fiery fastballs and knack for strikeouts, might just dominate the mound. Greene’s ability to maintain control and his expected strikeout tally could play a crucial role in dampening the Pirates offensive efforts.
Drawing on the season's performance trends and player matchups, it seems the Reds might have a slight edge in this particular meeting, especially with their combination of speed, youth, and tactical pitching. This game could swing in favor of the Reds if they manage to exploit the Pirates’ road game vulnerabilities and maintain consistent pressure both at the plate and on the mound. Let's just say, it could be a highly competitive game, but the Reds might just have what it takes to complete the sweep. What do you think? Could the Pirates pull an upset, or are the Reds poised to dominate?
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Nick Martini (RF): 60-Day-IL
- Ian Gibaut (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Sam Moll (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Austin Wynns (C): 60-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Henry Davis (C): 10-Day-IL
- Kyle Nicolas (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ben Heller (RP): 60-Day-IL
Pirates vs Reds game info
| Venue |
Great American Ball Park |
| Location |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:10 PM |
| Temperature |
89° |
| Chance of Rain |
7% |
