Overview

• Andrew Heaney delivered a strong five-inning performance, allowing just one run on three hits with four strikeouts to earn his first win in nearly a month.
• Pittsburgh's bullpen, featuring four relievers, held Cincinnati to one hit over the final four innings, with Dennis Santana earning his fifth save.
• The Pirates' offense contributed three runs with RBI hits from Henry Davis, Bryan Reynolds, and Adam Frazier, but failed to break their streak of scoring fewer than five runs in 26 consecutive games, tying an MLB record.
• Cincinnati's offensive struggles persisted, managing only four hits and one run, as manager Terry Francona emphasized the cyclical nature of baseball slumps.
• The win marked Pittsburgh's first series victory since April 22-23, ending a month-long drought while showcasing their reliance on pitching to overcome offensive shortcomings.