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Pirates open 3-game series against the Reds
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series starting Friday at 6:45 p.m. EDT. The Reds currently lead the NL Central with a 20-11 record, while the Pirates sit at 16-16.
Key points
- Pirates face Reds in a three-game series
- Game starts Friday at 6:45 p.m. EDT
- Reds lead NL Central with 20-11 record
- Pirates are fifth in NL Central with 16-16 record
- Mitch Keller and Brady Singer are the starting pitchers
Pittsburgh PiratesCincinnati RedsMitch KellerBrady Singer
Cincinnati Reds (20-11, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (16-16, fifth in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brady Singer (2-1, 4.97 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
LINE: Pirates -134, Reds +112; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
Pittsburgh has an 8-9 record at home and a 16-16 record overall. The Pirates have hit 34 total home runs to rank seventh in the NL.
Cincinnati has a 10-3 record on the road and a 20-11 record overall. The Reds are 11-3 in games when they did not give up a home run.
The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nick Gonzales has a .317 batting average to lead the Pirates, and has five doubles. Ryan O'Hearn is 10 for 38 with a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games.
Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with a .282 batting average, and has five doubles, 10 home runs, 14 walks and 24 RBIs. Nathaniel Lowe is 11 for 33 with five home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 3-7, .224 batting average, 5.22 ERA, outscored by 13 runs
Q&A
What time does the Pirates vs. Reds game start?
The game starts at 6:45 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Pirates and Reds?
Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, and Brady Singer will start for the Reds.
What are the current records of the Pirates and Reds?
The Reds have a record of 20-11, while the Pirates are at 16-16.
