Reds vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Pirates |
| Hits |
968 (28th) |
1009 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.230 (28th) |
.234 (24th) |
| Runs Batted In |
537 (14th) |
506 (23rd) |
| Runs |
566 (14th) |
525 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
152 (Tied-10th) |
125 (26th) |
| Walks |
383 (Tied-15th) |
380 (Tied-17th) |
| Stolen Bases |
173 (2nd) |
78 (Tied-18th) |
| Strikeouts |
1165 (6th) |
1193 (4th) |
| Pitches |
18316 (23rd) |
18687 (16th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/22/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
7-0 |
| 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 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/22/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
7-0 |
| 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 |
Reds vs Pirates predictions
As the Cincinnati Reds gear up to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, eyes will definitely be on a few standout performers. Elly De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat, and given his track record this season, we can expect him to maintain his .262 average and maybe even knock a couple towards the fences. Another player to watch is Spencer Steer; leading the team in RBIs with 79, he's often exactly where you need him to be in clutch situations. Lastly, Andrew Abbott on the mound could be key. With a solid ERA of 3.72 and 114 strikeouts this season, his performance could very well dictate the pace of the game.
Shifting focus to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds is likely to make an impact. He's been consistent with a .282 average and leads his team in home runs and RBIs. On the mound, Bailey Falter will start and a lot will hinge on his ability to keep the ball in the park, considering his 13 home runs allowed over the season. It'll be interesting to see if he can manage the Reds' hitters and pitch deep into the game to give the Pirates a fighting chance.
Prediction time: This matchup could really go either way, but with both teams showing some inconsistencies, it might come down to pitching. Given Abbott's stronger ERA and WHIP compared to Falter's, I’m leaning towards the Cincinnati Reds pulling off a narrow victory in this game. They have that slight edge in pitching and key player performances that could make the difference in what promises to be a closely contested game.
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
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Jake Fraley (RF): 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 |
Fri 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
