The struggling Pittsburgh Pirates open a 4-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54) remain just two games out of a wild-card spot in the National League despite losing three straight series, going 3-6 in that span. On Thursday night, Pittsburgh opens a four-game series against their NL Central rivals, the Cincinnati Reds (50-57), at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The series marks the final meetings of the season between the teams, with the Pirates winning six of nine thus far. The Reds, sitting in last place in the NL Central, enter the series six games out of the last wild-card position and are just 23-30 at home this season.
How to Watch Pirates vs Reds in MLB Today:
Game Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Game Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: Reds.TV, MLB.TV – Pittsburgh Pirates, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Location: Great American Ball Park
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Pittsburgh lost the rubber game of a three-game series at home to the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Wednesday. Jared Jones turned in a quality start, allowing three runs on four hits in six innings, but the offense never got going, limited to five singles and batting just twice with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-2. Jay Triolo had two hits for the Pirates in the loss.
An error by shortstop Elly De La Cruz opened what turned into a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday as the Reds fell to the visiting Cleveland Guardians 6-1. Brady Singer issued a pair of bases-loaded walks in the inning and allowed four runs, all unearned, on six hits and four walks in 4.1 innings. Cincinnati’s lone run scored in the sixth when Noelvi Marté singled home Dane Myers.
Right-hander Rhett Lowder (3-7) starts the series opener for Cincinnati, entering with a 5.61 ERA and 1.571 WHIP in 77 innings over 18 appearances, 15 of them starts. Right-hander Yohan Ramírez (6-3) is slated to work as the opener for the Pirates, making his first big-league start after 208 relief appearances. Ramírez comes in with a 3.21 ERA and 1.375 WHIP in 56 innings, striking out 62, with Hunter Barco expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to serve as the bulk reliever.
What Time Is The Pirates vs Reds Game On?
The Pirates vs Reds game takes place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.
What Channel Is The Pirates vs Reds Game On?
Looking to watch this game? Fans outside the local markets can tune into MLB.TV-Pittsburgh Pirates to see the action, while those in the Pittsburgh area can watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh and viewers in the Cincinnati market can catch the game on Reds.TV. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.
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