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Pirates Beat Reds 4-1 to Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Braxton Ashcraft starts for Pittsburgh, which is 6-5 against Cincinnati this season and has dropped four straight.

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to end a four-game losing streak against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, with Pittsburgh holding a 55-56 record and Cincinnati at 52-57.
  • Saturday's game marks the 12th meeting between these teams this season, with the Pirates holding a 6-5 edge in the series despite struggling on the road at 26-28.
  • Bryan Reynolds leads Pittsburgh with 67 walks and 61 RBIs, while Nick Gonzales is 17 for 43 over the past 10 games; Tyler Stephenson has 11 hits in 31 at-bats for Cincinnati.
  • Braxton Ashcraft takes the mound for Pittsburgh against Reds starter Andrew Abbott, with both pitchers seeking strong performances in this Central division matchup.
  • Both rosters face injury challenges, with Brandon Williamson and Oneil Cruz on the 60-Day injured list; the Pirates rank sixth in the NL with 139 home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.
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Pirates take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds after losing four in a row.

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Braxton Ashcraft allowed two hits in five innings, while a couple of tickets with bases full during a third three-run inning helped the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati 4-1.

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Associated Press News broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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