Reds Fall to Pirates with a Shutout Loss
Well, folks, it's a tough day to be a Cincinnati Reds fan. The Reds took on the Pittsburgh Pirates and unfortunately ended up on the wrong side of a 7-0 shutout. From the first inning, it just wasn't our day. After a promising start with Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz both singling, our guys couldn't capitalize and left them stranded as Austin Hays grounded into a double play.
Struggles on the Mound and in the Field
Our pitching staff had a rough day, with Kyle Singer starting off rocky by giving up a homer to Pirates' Bryan Reynolds and allowing two walks, which set up the Pirates' early lead. Despite a valiant relief effort by Sam Moll, Buck Farmer, and Ryan Hendrix, the Pirates continued to find ways to bring runners home, especially with the significant two-run homer by Henry Davis off Nick Tropeano.
Offensive Woes
Offensively, the Reds were not able to get it going today. TJ Friedl had a solid game with a single and a double, and Gavin Lux also added two hits, but it wasn't enough to bring anyone across the plate. Unfortunately, our key hitters, De La Cruz and Hays, were not able to keep the momentum going, leaving us with a frustrating drought in scoring. Our best opportunities, like Friedl's double in the 5th inning, couldn't get the run support needed to turn things around.
Overall, it was a tough outing for our Reds. But, let's keep our heads high and look forward to turning the page in the next matchup. Rise and fight another day, Reds Nation!
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Pirates (August 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |