It’s been 560 days since Brandon Williamson has faced Major League hitting in the regular season, and it was evident on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Williamson lacked control, throwing 54 pitches in two innings, allowing five hits, two walks, and five earned runs. He would end up going 4.2 innings, allowing eight baserunners, including three home runs. The Reds drop their second game of the season as the 5-0 deficit was too much to overcome.
Meanwhile, the Reds’ offense was no-hit through six innings, but showed some life in the 8th inning. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart were able to go back-to-back with a pair of opposite-field home runs to cut the lead to three. Suarez and Myers were able to keep the train rolling, making it four straight batters to reach base.
However, the bottom half of the Reds’ lineup was unable to capitalize. Here are our takeaways from the Reds 8-3 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday night.
Williamson Falls Flat In First Regular Season Game Since 2024