Pirates Hope To Break Four Game Skid

August 1, 2026 4:49 am

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to end a four-game skid with a win over the Cincinnati Reds after losing 8-7 Friday. Cincinnati is 52-57 overall and 25-30 in home games. The Reds have a 21-12 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Pittsburgh has gone 26-28 on the road and 55-56 overall. The Pirates are sixth in the NL with 139 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game. Saturday’s game is the 12th time these teams match up this season. The Pirates are up 6-5 in the season series.