Division foes jockey for playoff positioning as the Pirates look to snap their losing skid in road test against the Reds
Having alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, the Cincinnati Reds continue their seven-game home stand on Friday night as they take on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates in a matchup of National League Central Division rivals. The Pirates are currently on their second three-game losing skid since the All-Star Break earlier this month and hope that Skenes (9-9, 3.65 ERA) can right the ship and earn his fourth win in his last five outings. The Reds will counter with right-hander Hunter Greene (2-2, 7.06 ERA), in his fifth start since returning to the rotation after an elbow injury had the 26-year-old on the Injured List to start the season.
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds:
Date: July 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Cincinnati Reds, MLB.TV – Pittsburgh Pirates, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Location: Great American Ball Park
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With the fourth-highest batting average in Major League Baseball, Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales is hitting a team-high .316 at the plate this season and comes into Friday on a 14-game hit streak. Gonzales, in his fourth season with the Pirates, has had a breakout season posting career highs in runs scored, hits, and RBIs and is closing in on surpassing his career high of 49 RBIs set during the 2024 campaign.
Reds first baseman Sal Stewart is second in MLB with his team-best 80 RBIs this season, his first full year in the majors after playing 18 games at the tail end of 2025. Stewart, the 32nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, made his debut in September and made his first All-Star team this season.
What time is the Pirates vs Reds game?
First pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds game is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Tune in to see if the Pirates can tie up the series at a game apiece or if the Reds can continue their playoff push with a Friday night home win.
What channel is the Pirates vs Reds game on?
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