Pirates rally in two wins, Reds struggle control
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PITTSBURGH — On Friday, Henry Davis hit two home runs and Mitch Keller pitched seven strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-1, ending a losing streak; on Saturday the Pirates won 17-7 when the Reds issued seven consecutive walks in the second inning, tying a major-league record.
PITTSBURGH — On Friday, Henry Davis hit two home runs and Mitch Keller pitched seven strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-1, ending a losing streak; on Saturday the Pirates won 17-7 when the Reds issued seven consecutive walks in the second inning, tying a major-league record.
The Friday victory included homers from Bryan Reynolds and Marcell Ozuna and Keller throwing a season-high 104 pitches; Keller improved to 3-1. Saturday’s inning of seven walks, verified by Elias Sports Bureau and Sportradar, produced five runs without a hit and led to starter Rhett Lowder’s removal, with Lowder telling MLB.com he ‘didn’t really have anything today.’
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Timeline
- 1. Friday night — Pirates defeat Reds 9-1; Davis hits two homers and Keller goes seven innings.
- 2. Friday night — Bryan Reynolds and Marcell Ozuna each hit home runs; Nick Gonzales reaches base three times.
- 3. Saturday — Reds issue seven consecutive walks in the second inning, producing five Pirates runs without a hit.
- 4. Saturday — Elias Sports Bureau and Sportradar confirm the walks tied an MLB record (previously 1983 and 1909).
- 5. Postgame — Starter Rhett Lowder was removed after issuing multiple walks and told MLB.com he lacked command.
Why it matters
This weekend's games show the Pirates' resilience, ending a losing streak with a bang. If you're a Pirates fan, it's a great time to celebrate. If you're a Reds supporter, it's a chance to reflect on the team's pitching strategy. Either way, it's a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement of baseball.
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