Gameday 129: Pirates look to clinch series against Reds

Jake Woodford pitches for the Pirates

Photo Credit: Ryan Palencer

The Pittsburgh Pirates erased a 5-0 deficit to come back and defeat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5. Bryan De La Cruz hit another double and drove in two runs for the offense, while Joey Bart went 2-4 with an RBI.

Oneil Cruz went 1-3 with a walk and his 28th double of the season. Bailey Falter didn’t have his best outing, but the bullpen followed up and held the Reds scoreless for the game's final four innings.

With Jake Woodford on the mound, the Pirates will look to clinch the four-game series for the Pirates. He was roughed up for five runs over four innings pitched in his last start against Seattle.

Before the game, the Pirates will induct Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, and Manny Sanguillen into their Hall of Fame.

Pirates Lineup

2B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

DH - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Oneil Cruz

C - Joey Bart

1B - Rowdy Tellez

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

LF - Billy McKinney

3B - Jared Triolo

CF - Ji Hwan Bae

Reds Lineup

2B - Jonathan India

SS - Elly De La Cruz

C - Tyler Stephenson

CF - TJ Friedl

LF - Spencer Steer

1B - Ty France

DH - Dominic Smith

3B - Santiago Espinal

RF - Will Benson

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Jake Woodford (0-5, 6.67 ERA, 27 IP, 6 BB, 18 K)

CIN - Julian Aguiar (0-0, 4 IP, BB, 2 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Dominican League top performers

Today’s Feature

Five pitchers closing season out on strong note

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