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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds, Doubleheader Game 1

MLB
Pirates
10-15
2-9
Final
Reds
4-22
Great American Ball Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Reds 9-2

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 in Doubleheader Game 1 on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Great American Ball Park. The Reds win the series 2-1. The Reds outscored the Pirates 7-0 in the 8th inning. Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-4 with 4 RBI for the Reds. Ben Gamel went 3-for-4 with 1 RBI for the Pirates.

Recap · May 7
Pirates' VanMeter struggles as catcher, Reds end 9-game skid

Josh VanMeter had just one thought when he suddenly realized the Pittsburgh Pirates needed him as a catcher.

What it means

  • Season series: CIN wins series 2-1.
  • Pirates 5-8 on the road; Reds 2-7 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 2d ago
Oswaldo Cabrera agrees to $1 million, 1-year deal with Reds
ESPN · Oct 2
Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls as Reds lead way
Recap · Sep 27
Max Scherzer strikes out 7 in 225th career win as Blue Jays beat Reds 5-1 in season finale
Recap · Sep 27
Griffin's homer helps Pirates finish with winning record, beating Detroit 4-2
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Preview · Sep 27
Blue Jays and Reds meet in series rubber match
ESPN · Sep 26
Pirates' Kirby Yates retires after 12 MLB seasons, 1st start
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3

Injuries and inactives

Pirates2nd in NL Cent
  • Oneil Cruz CF
    Knee, Bruise, left
    Day-To-Day
  • Braxton Ashcraft SP
    Arm, Soreness, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Esmerlyn Valdez RF
    Hamstring, Strain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Isaac Mattson RP
    Hip, Inflammation
    15-Day-IL
  • Mitch Keller SP
    Shoulder, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL
Reds2nd in NL Cent
  • Dane Myers CF
    Shoulder, Surgery, left
    Out
  • Chase Burns SP
    Groin, Strain, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Julian Garcia RP
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Spencer Steer 1B
    Wrist, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Tony Santillan RP
    Hip, Surgery, left
    15-Day-IL

Probable starters

Pirates2nd in NL Cent
JT Brubaker SP
Probable starter · 3-12, 4.69 ERA, 147 K, 1.47 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Ben GamelRF
  2. 2Bryan ReynoldsCF
  3. 3Ke'Bryan Hayes3B
  4. 4Daniel VogelbachDH
  5. 5Michael Chavis1B
  6. 6Josh VanMeterC
  7. 7Diego CastilloSS
  8. 8Jake MarisnickLF
  9. 9Roberto PerezC
Reds2nd in NL Cent
Connor Overton SP
Probable starter · 1-0, 2.73 ERA, 14 K, 0.97 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Tyler NaquinRF
  2. 2Brandon Drury3B
  3. 3Tommy PhamDH
  4. 4Mike Moustakas3B
  5. 5Tyler StephensonC
  6. 6Colin Moran1B
  7. 7Kyle FarmerSS
  8. 8TJ FriedlLF
  9. 9Albert AlmoraCF

The series

CIN wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Pirates 0, Reds 0 (May 6)

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Game info

Venue
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio · Attendance 9,267
Officials
Will Little (Home Plate Umpire), Charlie Ramos (First Base Umpire), Greg Gibson (Second Base Umpire), Nick Mahrley (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesCIN wins series 2-1

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