The Cincinnati Reds are once again playing catch-up in the National League Wild Card race after losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Despite the loss, Reds fans are still hopeful that the home team can secure a Wild Card spot. Keep scrolling for everything we saw during Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates.

Photos by Ron Valle

Will Benson catching fly ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Tyler Stephenson converses with coach Freddie Benavides | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Spencer Steer catching ground ball and tosses to Scott Barlow covering first base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Spencer Steer catching ground ball and tosses to Scott Barlow covering first base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Scott Barlow pitching in the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Sal Stewart on deck | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Sal Stewart checks the runner following catching a foul ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pre-game greetings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pre-game greetings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pre-game greetings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pre-game greetings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Pirates ace Paul Skenes | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Oneil Cruz homers in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Oneil Cruz hits a two-run homer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Oneil Cruz congratulated following his second inning homer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Nick Gonzales hits sharp line drive to Ke’Bryan Hayes | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain turns the double play | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain gets the out at second but not in time at first base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain fields grounder to start double play | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain fields a ground ball for the out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain fields a ground ball for the out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Matt McLain catches pop fly | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Ke’Bryan Hayes catches grounder and throws to second base for the out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Ke’Bryan Hayes catches grounder and throws to second base for the out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Jose Trevino catching pop fly | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Johan Oviedo getting water tossed on him by teammates during interview | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Gavin Lux hits long fly ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz singles in the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz runs to first base for his third hit of the day | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz returns following his second inning home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz motions to dugout on home run trot | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz getting ready to bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz celebrating his home run with Will Benson | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Elly De La Cruz celebrating his home run with Will Benson | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Brady Singer high-fives Elly De La Cruz after home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Brady Singer gets pulled in the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

Brady Singer gets pulled in the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | Sept. 23, 2025 Photo: Ron Valle

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