
How to Watch Reds vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 21
Updated May. 21, 2025 9:22 a.m. ET
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Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds will meet Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park, at 12:35 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Reds vs. Pirates game.
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Reds vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:35 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT, FDSOH
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Reds vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Reds 5, Pirates 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Reds 51%, Pirates 49%
Reds vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Reds | -1.5 | 8 | -147 | +124 | 1-0 PIT |
| 5/19/2025 | Reds | -1.5 | 8 | -117 | -102 | 7-1 CIN |
| 4/13/2025 | Reds | -1.5 | 7.5 | -185 | +154 | 4-0 CIN |
| 4/12/2025 | Reds | -1.5 | 8 | -123 | +103 | 5-2 CIN |
| 4/11/2025 | Reds | -1.5 | 8 | -168 | +142 | 5-3 CIN |
| 9/22/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 8 | -113 | -106 | 2-0 PIT |
| 9/21/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 9 | -122 | +103 | 7-1 CIN |
| 9/20/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 9 | -128 | +108 | 8-3 CIN |
| 8/25/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 | 4-3 PIT |
| 8/24/2024 | Reds | -1.5 | 9 | -111 | -108 | 10-2 CIN |
Reds Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 3.13 |
| K/9 | 7.5 |
Reds Player Insights
- De La Cruz is the Reds best power option, connecting on eight home runs this season in addition to collecting 33 RBI, both team highs.
- De La Cruz's home runs put him 41st in MLB, and he is 18th in RBI.
- TJ Friedl has eight doubles, two triples, three home runs and 23 walks while batting .280.
- Friedl ranks 177th in homers and 123rd in RBI in the major leagues.
- Friedl heads into this game looking for his third game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a triple, three walks and an RBI.
- Gavin Lux has a team-high batting average of .294.
- Austin Hays is batting .319 with six doubles, six home runs and seven walks.
Reds Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Guardians | W 5-4 | Brady Singer vs Tanner Bibee |
| May 17 | Guardians | W 4-1 | Brent Suter vs Slade Cecconi |
| May 18 | Guardians | W 3-1 | Andrew Abbott vs Luis Ortiz |
| May 19 | @ Pirates | W 7-1 | Nick Lodolo vs Mitch Keller |
| May 20 | @ Pirates | L 1-0 | Nick Martinez vs Bailey Falter |
| May 21 | @ Pirates | - | Brady Singer vs Andrew Heaney |
| May 23 | Cubs | - | Hunter Greene vs Matthew Boyd |
| May 24 | Cubs | - | Andrew Abbott vs Colin Rea |
| May 25 | Cubs | - | Nick Lodolo vs Ben Brown |
| May 26 | @ Royals | - | Nick Martínez vs Michael Lorenzen |
| May 27 | @ Royals | - | Brady Singer vs TBA |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.2 |
| HR | 5 |
| ERA | 3.20 |
| K/9 | 7 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Oneil Cruz has swatted a team-leading eight long balls.
- Cruz ranks 41st in home runs and 123rd in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- McCutchen is hitting .243 with seven doubles, three home runs and 20 walks.
- McCutchen ranks 177th overall in homers and 182nd in RBI this season.
- Bryan Reynolds has a team-best 23 runs batted in.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa is hitting .282 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and eight walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | @ Phillies | L 8-4 | Andrew Heaney vs Ranger Suarez |
| May 17 | @ Phillies | L 5-2 | Carmen Mlodzinski vs Zack Wheeler |
| May 18 | @ Phillies | L 1-0 | Paul Skenes vs Mick Abel |
| May 19 | Reds | L 7-1 | Mitch Keller vs Nick Lodolo |
| May 20 | Reds | W 1-0 | Bailey Falter vs Nick Martínez |
| May 21 | Reds | - | Andrew Heaney vs Brady Singer |
| May 22 | Brewers | - | Carmen Mlodzinski vs TBA |
| May 23 | Brewers | - | Paul Skenes vs Freddy Peralta |
| May 24 | Brewers | - | Mitch Keller vs Quinn Priester |
| May 25 | Brewers | - | Bailey Falter vs Logan Henderson |
| May 26 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Andrew Heaney vs Kyle Nelson |
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