Following a 1-2 start in their opening series against the Mets, the Pirates will head to Cincinnati to take on the Reds.

Right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will be the starter for Pittsburgh on Monday. The 26-year-old went 4-4 in eight starts last season, striking out 71 batters and posting a 2.71 ERA in nearly 70 innings of work.

Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, will take the mound for the Reds. The 23-year-old had a 4.57 ERA last year in 43 1/3 innings with 67 strikeouts.

Here is everything you need to know about Pirates vs. Reds, including TV and streaming options for the game.

How to watch Pirates vs. Reds tonight: TV channel, live streamTV channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh+ (local), FS1 (national)Live stream: SNP 360 (local), Fubo (national)

The Pirates vs. Reds game will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh+ and nationally on FS1. The game can also be streamed on SNP 360 and Fubo.

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Pirates vs. Reds start timeDate: Monday, March 30Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Pirates vs. Reds is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday, March 30. The game will be played at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Pirates schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pirates:

DateGameTime (ET)March 30at Reds6:40 p.m.March 31at Reds6:40 p.m.April 1at Reds12:40 p.m.April 3vs. Orioles4:12 p.m.April 4vs. Orioles4:05 p.m.Cincinnati Reds schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Reds:

DateGameTime (ET)March 30vs. Pirates6:40 p.m.March 31vs. Pirates6:40 p.m.April 1vs. Pirates12:40 p.m.April 3at Rangers4:05 p.m.April 4at Rangers7:05 p.m.More Pirates