On September 23, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates secured a 4-2 victory, improving their record to 67-89. Hunter Barco took the win for the Pirates, while Brady Singer was handed the loss for the Reds.

A key moment in the game came when Oneil Cruz hit a home run, driving in two runs. The Reds’ Elly De La Cruz also hit a home run, contributing two RBIs for his team. With this result, the Reds’ record fell to 80-76.

The Pirates scored all their runs in the second inning. The inning began with O. Cruz hitting a home run, bringing in two runs. N. Yorke and A. Canario also contributed with RBIs in the same inning. The Reds responded in the bottom of the second inning. E. De La Cruz hit a home run, driving in two runs. Both teams were unable to score for the rest of the game, resulting in a 4-2 win for the Pirates.

Hunter Barco played a key role for the Pirates by securing the win. He pitched one inning, allowing two hits but no runs. His efforts helped maintain the lead after the second inning.

For the Pirates’ offense, Oneil Cruz stood out with two RBIs. He hit a home run that contributed significantly to the team’s four runs in the second inning. Alexander Canario also added an RBI and a hit to support the team.

Brady Singer took the loss for the Reds, pitching 5.33 innings. He allowed four runs and seven hits. Elly De La Cruz made a strong offensive impact for the Reds, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.

What’s Next

The Pirates improved their record to 67-89 with this win. They remain in 5th place in the Central division. The Pirates have shown some fight despite their position. The Reds, now 80-76, are in 3rd place in the Central division. They are trying to secure a better spot as the season closes. This loss could impact their final standing.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their series against the Cincinnati Reds. Their next game is on September 24, 2025, at 6:40 PM. This game will take place at Great American Ball Park.

The Cincinnati Reds also face the Pirates in the next game. The series continues at their home field on September 24, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM at Great American Ball Park.

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