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Reds Extend Win Streak to Five with Commanding Victory Over Pirates

Nick Lodolo's road dominance and timely offense propel Cincinnati to a 7-1 win, while Pittsburgh's struggles deepen with their fourth straight loss.

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Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds bats in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on April 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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TJ Friedl (29) of the Cincinnati Reds scores on a double off the bat of Elly De La Cruz in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Monday night, marking their fifth consecutive win and improving their record to 25-24.
  • Nick Lodolo delivered a stellar road performance, allowing just one run over six innings with seven strikeouts, continuing his 1.44 ERA dominance in away games this season.
  • Pittsburgh, now 15-33, has lost 17 of its last 21 games and has failed to score more than four runs in 24 consecutive contests, extending their offensive slump.
  • Mitch Keller pitched six solid innings for the Pirates, giving up two runs (one earned), but remained winless since March 28, with the team losing his last seven starts.
  • Cincinnati's offense was led by Austin Hays, Gavin Lux, and Elly De La Cruz, who combined for key hits and RBIs, securing the Reds' fourth victory over the Pirates this season.