The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Cincinnati Reds Friday night, 8-7.
Starting pitcher Paul Skenes allowed 5 runs in 4 innings while striking out 7. The Pirates held a 7-5 lead in the 8th inning before allowing a 2-run double to tie the game. In the 9th inning, 3rd baseman Nick Gonzales allowed the game-winning run to score after sailing a throw to 2nd base that would have ended the inning.
The Pirates and Reds play again today at 6:40 PM. WISR pre-game begins at 6:15 PM.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds play tonight in Oakland. Match begins at 10 PM.
NASCAR is idle this week and will return next Sunday in Iowa. Only 4 races remain in the regular season.