Pirates Preview: Can Bucs earn series win in finale against Reds?

Reds Pirates Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo reaches for but cannot field a double hit by Cincinnati Reds' Noelvi Marte during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

By Danny Demilio

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared onPGHBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were edged 2-1 by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night at PNC Park.

Braxton Ashcraft made his second start for the Pirates and threw 3.1-solid innings, but Reds starter Nick Martinez held the offense to just one run in seven frames.

The Pirates (51-67) will go for the series win in the final game of the homestand against the Reds (61-57) on Sunday afternoon.

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