March 31, 2026 11:13 am EDT
The Cincinnati Reds ride a three-game win streak into a home matchup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Brandon Williamson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Reds, who are 3-1 this season and first in the NL Central. Bubba Chandler (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is the expected starter for the Pirates, who are 1-3 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)
Elly De La Cruz had a .440 slugging percentage last season thanks to 60 extra-base hits.
Eugenio Suarez slashed .228/.298/.526 and finished with an OPS of .824.
Last season, Brandon Lowe had 130 base hits, batting .256 with 50 extra-base hits.
Ryan O’Hearn had 133 hits and an OBP of .366.
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