Pirates face the Reds with 2-1 series lead

Zack Littell chases more success with Reds, faces Pirates

Right-hander Zack Littell will try to replicate his successful team debut with the Cincinnati Reds when he faces the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series.

Pirates face the Reds with 2-1 series lead

Cincinnati Reds (61-57, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (51-67, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES…

Pirates Preview: Can Bucs Earn Series Win in Finale Against Reds?

The Pittsburgh Pirates were edged 2-1 by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night at PNC Park. Braxton Ashcraft made his second start for the Pirates and threw 3.1-solid innings, but Reds starter Nick Martinez held the offense to just one run in seven frames. The Pirates (51-67) will go for the series win in the final game of the homestand against the Reds (61-57) on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadc…