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Pirates Favored in Afternoon Matchup Against Reds and Singer-led Team

In the opening game of a four-game weekend series in Pittsburgh, the Reds will be facing off against the Pirates at PNC Park. Cincinnati is coming off a 6-1 loss to the Cubs, while Pittsburgh fell to the Giants 4-2 in their previous game. The Reds currently hold a 4-2 advantage in the season series between the two teams, but the Pirates were able to take two of three in their last meeting in May. Stay tuned for our Reds vs. Pirates prediction from MLB experts.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +152 | Pirates -180
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-144) | Pirates -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 64%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds missed an opportunity to sweep the Chicago Cubs on the road, losing in the series finale and ending a two-game win streak. The Reds currently have a record of 60-55 and are in third place in the NL Central, 10 games behind the Brewers for first place. They are also three games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League. In their game against Chicago, the Reds were held to four hits, with TJ Friedl picking up two of them. The team struggled with runners in scoring position, going zero for five in that category. Andrew Abbott took the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits over 6.2 innings. Brady Singer will be starting for the Reds in the upcoming game, with a record of 9-8 and a 4.36 ERA. Singer earned a win in his last start against the Braves and has a 2-1 record in his last three starts. He will be making his fifth career start against the Pirates, with a 2-2 record and a 5.66 ERA in previous matchups. Singer has struggled at PNC Park, with an 0-2 record and a 5.40 ERA in two career starts at that location.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Despite holding the lead late in the rubber game against the Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates ultimately lost, bringing their record to 49-65 and placing them in last in the NL Central. They are currently 21 games behind the Brewers for the top spot and 14 games behind the Mets for the final wild card spot. In the game against San Francisco, the Pirates had eight hits with Nick Gonzales leading the team with three RBIs and Andrew McCutchen contributing two hits. The team struggled with runners in scoring position, going just one for six, and leaving seven runners on base. Andrew Heaney pitched 4.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits, while Dennis Santana took the loss in relief. Paul Skenes will start the next game for the Pirates, with a 6-8 record and a 2.02 ERA. He has been performing well in his recent starts and has an impressive record against the Reds. In his career, Skenes is 9-5 with a 2.21 ERA at PNC Park.

Pirates Favored in Afternoon Matchup Against Singer-led Team

Both teams participated in afternoon action, with the Pirates holding the advantage of not having to travel for the game. Singer has displayed strong performance in his recent outing against the Pirates. However, he has struggled against them in limited action this season and remains winless in his two starts at PNC Park. On the other hand, Pittsburgh has had inconsistent performance throughout the season but Skenes has been a standout player. Leading the National League in ERA and averaging more than a strikeout per inning, Skenes has won his last two decisions and is expected to perform well in keeping the Pirates competitive. With these factors in mind, the Pirates are favored to secure the victory in this matchup.

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