Two teams in the NL Central — the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-37) and the Cincinnati Reds (34-37) — play on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at PNC Park.
The Pirates’ upcoming three-game set with the Reds will wrap up on Wednesday. Continue reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
Watch MLB on Fubo!
How to Watch Pirates vs. Reds Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 6:40 PM ET (Paul Skenes vs. Carson Spiers): BSOH | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET (Bailey Falter vs. Nick Lodolo): BSOH | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET (Mitch Keller vs. Hunter Greene): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Bryan Reynolds has 77 hits with 17 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 29 walks and 38 RBI. He’s also stolen five bases.
- Connor Joe has 57 hits with 14 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 21 walks and 28 RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
- Andrew McCutchen has 54 hits with six doubles, 10 home runs, 27 walks and 22 RBI. He’s also stolen one base.
- Oneil Cruz has put up 60 hits with 15 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 18 walks. He has driven in 28 runs with five stolen bases.
Reds’ Leading Hitters
- Elly De La Cruz has 61 hits with 11 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs, 35 walks and 31 RBI. He’s also stolen 36 bases.
- Spencer Steer has 59 hits with 15 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 32 walks and 42 RBI. He’s also stolen 12 bases.
- Jeimer Candelario has 60 hits with 17 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, 18 walks and 35 RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
- Jonathan India has put up 52 hits with six doubles, a triple, four home runs and 35 walks. He has driven in 28 runs with six stolen bases.
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates pitching staff ranks 14th in the majors with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Pittsburgh has a 4.07 team ERA that ranks 18th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the 21st-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.295).
- The Pirates give up the 19th-fewest home runs in baseball (77 total, 1.1 per game).
Reds Pitching Rankings
- The Reds average the 18th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.5) in the majors this season.
- Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.87 ERA this year, which ranks 14th in MLB.
- The Reds have a combined WHIP of 1.261 as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in MLB.
- The Reds have allowed the 12th-fewest home runs this season with 71, or 1.0 per game.
Keep up with MLB on Fubo!
Pirates Injury Report
Ji-Hwan Bae: 10 Day IL (Undisclosed), Joey Bart: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Alika Williams: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Martín Pérez: 15 Day IL (Groin), Hunter Stratton: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Quinn Priester: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Marco Gonzales: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Ryan Borucki: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Henry Davis: 7 Day IL (Head)
Reds Injury Report
Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 10 Day IL (Hand), Emilio Pagán: 15 Day IL (Lat), Ian Gibaut: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt McLain: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
