NEWSLETTER
On Wednesday, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-38) contest a rubber match versus Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (35-38) at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 12:35 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Pittsburgh square off against Cincinnati live.
When is Pirates vs. Reds and when does it start?
Where to watch Pirates vs. Reds
The Pirates and Reds will hit the field at PNC Park for this matchup on June 19, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet PT.
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Pirates vs. Reds Game Preview
Yesterday, the Reds claimed a 2-1 win over the Pirates, with Nick Lodolo (7.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 8 K) earning the win for the Reds. Santiago Espinal finished 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Bailey Falter (7.0 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 3 K) took the loss for the Pirates.
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have compiled a 13-16 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 44.8% of those games).
Pittsburgh averages 0.9 home runs per game to rank 23rd in MLB action with 67 total home runs.
The Pirates’ .362 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in MLB.
Pittsburgh’s 3.97 team ERA ranks 16th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the 18th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.284).
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Reds have won 16 out of the 41 games, or 39%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Cincinnati ranks 17th in Major League Baseball with 72 home runs.
Fueled by 190 extra-base hits, the Reds rank 18th in MLB with a .374 slugging percentage this season.
Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.84 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
Reds pitchers have a 1.250 WHIP this season, 12th in the majors.
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Mitch Keller
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | June 13 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Twins | June 7 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | June 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | May 25 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Cubs | May 19 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Hunter Greene
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | June 14 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| vs. Cubs | June 6 | 6.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| at Cubs | June 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| vs. Dodgers | May 25 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | May 19 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Mitch Keller (8-4 with a 3.36 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Pirates, his 15th of the season.
In his last time out on Thursday, the right-hander went six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up four earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
The 28-year-old has amassed a 3.36 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .258 to his opponents.
Reynolds leads Pittsburgh in batting average (.274) and runs batted in (39) this season while also slugging nine homers.
Connor Joe is batting .248 with an OBP of .323 and a slugging percentage of .409 this season.
Andrew McCutchen’s 10 home runs lead all Pittsburgh hitters, and he’s slugging .408.
Reds Key Players to Watch
The Reds’ Hunter Greene (5-2) will make his 15th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in five innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
The 24-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 3.61, a 2.41 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.178.
De La Cruz has hit a team-best 12 homers.
Spencer Steer’s 43 runs batted in are a team-high mark.
Jeimer Candelario leads the Reds with 12 home runs and has accumulated a team-high batting average of .252.
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