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The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Cincinnati Reds 17–7 at PNC Park on May 2, 2026, in a lopsided affair that showcased Pittsburgh's offensive efficiency and Cincinnati's pitching struggles. The Pirates recorded 19 hits and 17 RBIs while drawing 11 walks, exploiting a Reds pitching staff that surrendered 17 earned runs and issued 11 walks—a combination that proved devastating. Cincinnati managed only 11 hits with a .695 OPS and struck out 13 times, mustering just 6 RBIs despite hitting 2 home runs. Pittsburgh's pitching held firm with 13 strikeouts and a 3.80 ERA, allowing just 7 runs on 11 hits while committing no errors. The Reds' offensive output fell well short of competitive standards, with a .220 batting average and .307 on-base percentage indicating significant struggles at the plate. This blowout loss underscores Cincinnati's pitching vulnerability and offensive inconsistency as the team looks to stabilize its rotation and lineup depth.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| PIT | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
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Players who scored
JJ Bleday ×3Will Benson ×2TJ FriedlElly De La CruzBrandon Lowe ×3Bryan Reynolds ×3Ryan O'Hearn ×3Marcell Ozuna ×3Oneil Cruz ×2Jake MangumNick GonzalesKonnor Griffin
