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Pirates Preview: Luis Ortiz Makes First Start This Season in Rubber Match vs. Reds

Michael A. Taylor Pittsburgh Pirates' Michael A. Taylor dives safely past the tag by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson to score in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Cincinnati. The Pirates won 9-5. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (Carolyn Kaster/AP)
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This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

After a bad loss on Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded with a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

The Pirates’ offense recorded 10 hits for the second-straight game, led by Bryan Reynolds, who extended his hitting streak to 22 games with a two-run home run in the first.

As the Pirates (38-41) go for the series win over the Reds (37-42) on Wednesday, Luis Ortiz will make his first start of the season.

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