Reds vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Pirates |
| Hits |
963 (28th) |
1002 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.234 (23rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
537 (14th) |
499 (22nd) |
| Runs |
566 (14th) |
518 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
152 (Tied-10th) |
124 (26th) |
| Walks |
381 (Tied-15th) |
377 (18th) |
| Stolen Bases |
172 (1st) |
77 (Tied-19th) |
| Strikeouts |
1152 (6th) |
1179 (4th) |
| Pitches |
18179 (23rd) |
18538 (Tied-15th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/21/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
1-0 |
| 8/20/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
4-0 |
| 8/19/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
4-3 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-3 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
7-2 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/21/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
11-7 |
| 8/20/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
10-3 |
| 8/19/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
6-3 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-1 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
13-1 |
Reds vs Pirates predictions
As we gear up for the Cincinnati Reds taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in this intriguing match-up, certain players from the Reds are expected to play pivotal roles. Elly De La Cruz, who's been having a solid season with a .262 batting average and 22 home runs, is likely to continue his impactful performances. Similarly, Spencer Steer, leading with 79 RBIs, could be a major factor in the Reds' offensive strategy. Given Nick Lodolo's pitching stats with 113 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.55, it will be fascinating to see how he handles the Pirates' lineup. His ability to control the game early could set the tone for the Reds.
On the flip side, for the Pittsburgh Pirates, eyes will be on Bryan Reynolds, who has been a standout with a .280 batting average and 19 homers. His ability to get on base and drive in runs will be crucial. Additionally, Paul Skenes on the mound with a sparkling 2.30 ERA and 121 strikeouts suggests that he might be a tough puzzle for the Reds' bats to solve. The Pirates will be leaning heavily on his arm to contain the Reds' hitters and keep the game within reach.
Considering the current form and the probable pitchers, the Pittsburgh Pirates appear to have a slight edge, notably through Skenes’ dominant pitching. However, it really could swing either way depending on how both teams' key players step up. If Skenes manages to shut down the Reds’ top hitters and Reynolds continues his hot streak, the Pirates could very well seize this series opener. But as always in baseball, the game's unpredictable nature means anything can happen on the day.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Colin Holderman (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jared Jones (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Nick Gonzales (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Carmen Mlodzinski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Andrew McCutchen (RF): 10-Day-IL
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Jake Fraley (RF): Day-To-Day
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Matt McLain (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Brandon Williamson (SP): 60-Day-IL
Reds vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Thu 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
82° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
