In the second of a four-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates (69-69) and the Cincinnati Reds (57-82) at PNC Park, Steven Brault (0-2, 3.32 ERA) and Tim Adleman (2-3, 4.02 ERA) get the ball. The Reds lost the last game 4-1, extending a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 9 and will air on FSOH and RTPT.
In his most recent outing, Brault pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking three in a 10-0 loss to the Brewers. Starling Marte (.311, 71 Rs, 9 HRs, 46 RBIs, 47 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Reds were also unsuccessful the last time Adleman pitched. He tossed 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-2 loss to the Cardinals. Jay Bruce (.251, 68 Rs, 29 HRs, 90 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Pittsburgh has won 44% (27-34) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Cincinnati has won 44% (31-39) of its games when taking a late lead.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Reds are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Pirates have a 25-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 9-62. The Pirates have a 16-53 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total home runs this season, Pittsburgh ranks 26th with 130 homers and Cincinnati is 21st with 144.
Ranking 18th, Cincinnati is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 403 this season. Pittsburgh ranks in the top 10 with 455.
When the Pirates hit at least one home run, they are 49-31. When the Reds hit at least one homer, they have a 41-43 record.
