Pirates Fall To Cincinnati

June 25, 2024 4:44 am

CINCINNATI — Ellie De La Cruz hit a long homer and had three RBI, Spencer Steer drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-5 on Monday night. Pirates starter Bailey Falter (3-6) retired Cincinnati in order in the first three innings but ran into trouble in the fourth, eventually giving up four earned runs and five hits. Bryan Reynolds had a two-out single in the third inning to drive in the first run for the Pirates and extend his hitting streak games to 21, the longest active streak in the majors. Oneil Cruz had a two-run homer for Pittsburgh.