Reds @ Pirates -May 12th-15th

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Pittsburgh Gets Riveting Walk-Off Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 10-7, at PNC Park today. Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was first baseman Michael Chavis. He hit 2 home runs while adding 4 RBI and scoring twice. Reliever Chris Stratton picked up the win. His record improves to 2-0. Luis Cessa took the loss. Pittsburgh has won 4 consecutive games.

The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the ninth. With one out, Chavis hit a fastball from Luis Cessa for a 3-run home run. The Pirates, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win. “I just try to bring what I bring to this team,” said Chavis.

The Reds looked to be in control of the game, they’d score 5 runs in the top of the 3rd inning. Jonathan India would start the scoring with an RBI double to score TJ Friedl. The next batter up, Ivan Johnson, would hit a 0-0 single to score both Friedl and India. Austin Allen, Tyler Naquin, and Nick Senzel would hit RBI’s.

The Pirates would score 2 in the bottom of the 4th and both single runs in the bottom of the 6th and 7th. The Reds would enter the top of the 9th inning leading 5-4. The Reds would add 2 more insurance runs in the top of the 9th on Ivan Johnson triple and Austin Allen single. Then the bullpen imploded.

Joel Kuhnel would start the inning on the mound for the Reds, after a single and a walk, he’d be pulled for Luis Cessa. Cessa would proceed to walk 2 of the 3 batters faced to walk in 2 runs before a balk scored another. And then Michael Chavis would crush a 3-1 pitch 420 feet to send the 18,625 fans in attendance at PNC Park home happy.

  • The Cincinnati Reds have claimed RP Nick Burdi off waivers from San Diego. With the addition of Burdi, the Reds have waved Justin Wilson and he has been designated for assignment. If the 34-year-old reliever isn’t claimed on waivers, he’s expected to refuse demotion.
  • Shane Bieber (Cleveland Guardians) had to wait several agonizing days to find out his diagnosis after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament on 05/10/2022. Today he received word from the Cleveland doctor that he would be out the rest of the year. Team officials called it a huge setback but something they would have to overcome. On his stats sheet, this season Bieber shows a 4-1 record, 7 starts, A3 innings, 50 strikeouts, and a 230 ERA.

Pirates Earn 7-6 Win Against Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a tough opponent in Cincinnati pitcher Reiver Sanmartin, but did just enough to pull out the victory at PNC Park by a final score of 7-6. Sanmartin went 5.2 innings and allowed 2 runs. Pittsburgh leads the National League Central Division by 2 games.

The Pirates procured the win, in large part because of first baseman Michael Chavis. In the bottom of the tenth, he produced the game-winning run-scoring single. “Put a star next to this win,” Chavis said.

For the 2nd straight game, the Reds were in control of the game heading into the bottom of the 9th inning, as they’d lead 6-2. And then again, the bullpen decided to implode as the Pirates would score 4 run in the bottom of the 9th to tie it before winning it in the 10th.

Anthony Alford would start the scoring for the Pirates with a 2 run shot. Before the Ke’Bryan Hayes of the Pirates would score on a wild pitch followed by Bryan Reynolds scoring on a walk drawn by Andrew Knapp. In the bottom of the 10th, Michael Chavis would end the game on a RBI single.

Tyler Stephenson of the Reds would leave the game in the top of the 2nd inning after being hit by a pitch. He’s been diagnosed with a bruised ankle and listed as day-to-day. His replacement Austin Allen, came in and went 3 for 3 with an RBI to lead all Reds batters. Tommy Pham would lead off the game and go 0-4.

Reds Collect 5-3 Win Over Pirates
Cincinnati starter Brandon Williamson had a strong outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The left-hander was a big part of his team’s 5-3 win. The Reds sport a record of 13-22.

Cincinnati used the clutch hitting of Ivan Johnson to capture the win. The shortstop drilled a bases-clearing double in the top of the tenth inning to give the Reds the lead, 5-1. For the game, Johnson had 1 single and 1 double in 5 at-bats. “It’s a mindset,” said Williamson. “Just trying to do your job, trying to be consistent.”

The Reds would score 1st in the top of the 3rd inning on an RBI single by Ivan Johnson. It’d stay 1-0 until the bottom of the 8th inning when Roberto Perez would tie it with a solo home run, his 2nd of the season.

It’d stay that way until the bats would open up for both teams in the 10th inning. The Reds would score 4 in the inning thanks in part to an Ivan Johnson 3-run RBI double. Before the Pirates would add 2 more of their own. It started with a Ben Gamel RBI double before Andrew Knapp would hit an RBI double of his own. But thankfully for Reds fans, that’s as close as the Pirates would get as Joel Kuhnel was able to get out of the 10th. “It was a much-needed win,” said Reds skipper David Bell, “it’s been a rough season. Hopefully, we can turn it around soon.”

  • Going, Going, Gone! Pratto Hits 3 Homers. In a powerful performance that left the fans at Colorado Field buzzing, Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto blasted a trio of home runs en route to a 15-8 win over the Colorado Rockies.
  • Season-Ending Injury for Roa. “Not what I wanted to hear,” said Daytona’s (Reds A Affiliate) Christian Roa to reporters this afternoon, as he revealed that the injury he sustained on 05/14/2022 would force him to miss the rest of the season. “The doctor made it clear,” Roa said. “There’s no chance for me — none at all — to come back this year. That’s the last thing I wanted to hear.” Roa has been out of action since he suffered a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament. In 7 starts this season Roa has rung up a 1 -3 record and a 6.44 ERA.

Reds Stumble, Lose to Pirates
Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes put his stamp on his team’s 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Hayes was 2 for 4 with a double while scoring 3 and driving in 2 for Pittsburgh in the contest. The winner was Roansy Contreras, who threw 76 pitches over 6 innings. The right-hander was charged with 3 runs on 5 hits. With the win, Pittsburgh raised its record to 21-15.

Pittsburgh grabbed the momentum in the bottom of the fifth, when Hayes, who is tied for 9th in the NL in doubles with 9, hit a run-scoring double. His 9th double of the season put the Pirates out in front, 4-3. Hayes called the win the result of “everyone being in sync.”

Reds rookie Hunter Greene is still waiting for his first win of the season. He threw 82 pitches across 4.2 innings while allowing 5 runs on 6 hits with 6 strikeouts. He picked up the loss and moves to 0-3 on the season.

The Reds would get out to the early 3-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning on a 3-run home run by Austin Allen, his 1st of the season. The Pirates would then tie it at 3 in the bottom of the 3rd inning with Josh VanMeter scores starting the scoring on a while pitch. Before Ke’Bryan Hayes would hit an RBI single and Bryan Reynolds would hit an RBI double.

The Pirates would proceed to score 2 runs in the 5th, 2 runs in the 7th, and 1 run in the 8th inning to take home the 8-3 win.

The Reds have tomorrow off before a quick 2-game set in Cleveland vs the 15-20 Guardians.

  • Verrett Takes Charge, Blanks Louisville, 4-0. Logan Verrett (AA Rochester Red Wings) put a hex on the Louisville Bats (AAA)in a sparkling 4-0 shutout performance, mesmerizing them on a 5-hit gem. “I felt good physically,” he said after the game. “Everything’s comfortable. You should pitch well when that’s the case.” The Bats were anything but comfortable against the 31 -year-old Rochester Red Wings hurler, who fanned 5 and gave up 2 walks. “Verrett used his changeup very well, very effectively,” said opposing manager Pat Kelly. “He threw it in hitter’s counts.” Thus far this season Verrett has posted a 4-3 record, started 8 games, struck out 30 batters in 47 2 innings and compiled a 4.53 ERA.
  • Lucas Sims of the Reds has been cleared to come off the IR. He has been sent to AAA Louisville for a rehab assignment.
  • Joey Gallo Captures AL Award. His hard work and hustle paid off this week. The hard-working and hard-playing Joey Gallo was rewarded with the American League Player of the Week honors. The scrappy New York Yankees left fielder hit 391 while collecting 9 hits in 23 at-bats, 8 home runs, and 16 RBIs. This year Gallo is batting 320 with 13 home runs and 22 RBIs.
  • Soto Week’s Best Player. Juan Soto demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the National League Player of the Week Award. The Washington right fielder wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a 318 average (7-for-22) with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor. This season Soto is swinging the bat at a 221 rate with 27 hits in 119 at-bats. To date, he has hit 10 home runs, scored 23 runs, and driven in 27.
  • Martinez Wins SL Best Player Award. What’s in a number? In baseball, just about everything. The numbers that Chattanooga’s Juan Martinez put up last week were the envy of the league, as Martinez came away with Southern League Player of the Week honors. He belted out 10 hits in 24 at-bats,3 home runs and 6 RBIs last week as he posted his .417 batting average. This season Martinez is batting 349 with 3 home runs.
  • Atlanta Loses Albies for 2 Weeks. Team officials for the Atlanta Braves have revealed that the recent injury to Ozzie Albies will keep him out for 2 weeks. The 25-year-old second baseman suffered plantar fascitis on 05/15/2022. He has not played since. Currently, Albies is batting .278 with 5 home runs and 22 RBIs.