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Elly De La Cruz Scores in the Ninth as the Reds Beat the Pirates 3-2
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz scored on a ninth-inning fielder's choice to lift the team to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After 208 relief appearances, Pirates opener Yohan Ramirez made his first career start pitching two scoreless innings, while Reds starter Rhett Lowder allowed two runs over six innings.
Designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe hit his 23rd home run to tie the game 2-2 in the sixth inning, while De La Cruz recorded three doubles during the contest.
Relief pitcher Emilio Pagan earned the win after a scoreless ninth inning in a game where both teams combined to go 2 for 22 with runners in scoring position.
Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes opposes Reds right-hander Hunter Greene on Friday night, continuing the four-game series at Great American Ball Park.