March 30, 2026Updated 5:13 pm EDT
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates clash in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Great American Ball Park, at 6:40 p.m. ET. Chase Burns (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Reds, who are 2-1 this season and second in the NL Central. Braxton Ashcraft (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is the expected starter for the Pirates, who are 1-2 and fifth in the NL Central.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati RedsPirates vs. Reds odds
Injury reportsReds
Caleb Ferguson: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Finger), Hunter Greene: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Pirates
Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Last season, Elly De La Cruz finished with a slugging percentage of .440, fueled by 60 extra-base hits.
Eugenio Suarez had 134 hits while batting .228 with 77 extra-base hits.
Brandon Lowe finished last season with 130 hits while batting .256.
Ryan O’Hearn finished with an OBP of .366 while batting .281 with 67 runs scored.
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