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Lodolo Shines as Reds Dominate Pirates for Fifth Straight Win

Cincinnati climbs above .500 with a 7-1 victory, while Pittsburgh's struggles deepen despite Keller's effort.

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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

  • Nick Lodolo pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out seven, to lead the Reds to a 7-1 win over the Pirates in the series opener at PNC Park.
  • The Reds extended their winning streak to five games, improving their record to 25-24 and surpassing the .500 mark for the first time since early April.
  • The Pirates' offensive struggles continued, dropping their record to 15-32 as they failed to provide support for their pitching staff once again.
  • Will Benson continued his breakout performance, contributing to the Reds' offensive surge after being called up on May 10.
  • Despite Mitch Keller's solid recent outings, Pittsburgh remains unable to capitalize, having lost six of the last nine games since their managerial change.