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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9–4 on June 28 at PNC Park, surpassing the Vegas total line of 9.5 with a combined 13 runs. The Pirates' offense was the decisive factor, collecting 11 hits and four home runs while driving in 9 runs, though their .755 OPS reflected inconsistency at the plate with 11 strikeouts. Cincinnati's lineup struggled significantly, managing only 8 hits with zero homers and a .699 OPS, striking out 6 times while scoring just 4 runs. Pittsburgh's pitching staff surrendered 8 hits and 3 earned runs across the contest, posting a 4.14 ERA with 6 strikeouts and 4 walks. The Reds' pitchers were less effective, allowing 11 hits and 9 earned runs with an inflated 4.57 ERA despite recording 11 strikeouts. Cincinnati's offensive drought—particularly the absence of power production—proved costly in a matchup where Pittsburgh capitalized on home run opportunities. The Pirates' run differential improvement and offensive firepower could provide momentum heading into their next divisional matchup.