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Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 9–7 on June 27 at PNC Park in a matchup that exceeded the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Reds' pitching staff struck out 12 Pirates batters while walking just three, holding Pittsburgh to 11 hits and seven earned runs despite a 4.51 ERA. Cincinnati's offense, though modest in average (.227), drove in eight runs on ten hits with two home runs, showcasing timely hitting despite lower on-base metrics (.310 OBP, .700 OPS). Pittsburgh managed 11 hits and two homers but stranded runners and committed two errors that proved costly; the Pirates struck out 12 times while posting a .749 OPS. The road team's superior pitching discipline—three walks allowed versus four issued—proved the difference in a game that played as a slugfest relative to preseason expectations. Cincinnati's ability to win despite a subpar batting average suggests efficient run conversion could sustain their offensive output moving forward.