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Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates delayed by rain Thursday afternoon The series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates is critical in the race for the National League's final playoff berth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds-Pirates get rain delay update ahead of pivotal NL Wild Card chasing game for Cincinnati | Sporting News Whenever this starts, it's massive.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates Continue Wild Trend With Extra-Innings Win Vs. Reds The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their success on Wednesdays this year with a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Hunter Greene - Option to pitch in relief Sunday Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that he's discussed with Greene the possibility of pitching out of the bullpen during Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox...

Impact Greene threw 96 pitches over six innings in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Pirates, so he would be pitching on three days' rest Sunday and would be making his first-ever relief appearance. Francona said that Greene is "open" to the idea, though it will ultimately come down to how the righty feels Sunday and also whether the Reds still have something to play for.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool news: 'Gravenberch makes Reds tick' - McNulty Liverpool news: 'Gravenberch makes Reds tick' - McNulty

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

The Yankees are back in first in the East, the Guardians have the Central to themselves, Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge made homer history and...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: With 4 Games Left, The Yankees And Blue Jays Are Tied

Tyler Stephenson - Day off Thursday Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pirates.

Impact Stephenson went 4-for-5 with a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Pirates, but he'll get some rest for Thursday's matinee. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat eighth for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Absent from lineup McLain is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact McLain is in a 6-for-46 drought at the plate, so he will begin Thursday's series finale on the bench. Gavin Lux will handle second base and bat third for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Remains out of lineup Hays (back) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Pirates.

Impact Hays will miss a fourth consecutive start as he deals with back spasms. It's unclear when, or if, he'll be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. Will Benson will again start in left field for the Reds on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Clutch homer not enough Wednesday Stephenson went 4-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Pirates.

Impact The veteran catcher kept the Reds alive by launching a slider from Bucs closer Dennis Santana over the fence in left-center field in the ninth inning, tying the game at 2-2, but Cincy couldn't close the deal. Stephenson has been a big part of the team's surge into playoff contention since coming off the IL in early September, and over his last 13 games he's slashing .275/.341/.650 with three doubles, four homers and 13 RBI. The Reds are tied with the Diamondbacks, one game back of the Mets for the final wild-card spot in the NL with four to play.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - Fans seven in no-decision Greene didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Pirates, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Matched up against NL Cy Young Award favorite Paul Skenes, Greene came through with his 11th quality start of the season, but he still exited the mound after 96 pitches (63 strikes) with the Reds in a 2-0 hole -- only for late homers by Noelvi Marte and Tyler Stephenson to get Greene off the hook for his fifth loss of the season. Cincy is one game back of the final wild-card spot with four to play as they duke it out with the Mets and Diamondbacks for a playoff berth, so Greene could be needed over the weekend if the season is on the line. If not, he wraps up his 2025 with a 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 132:26 K:BB over 107.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Livvy Dunne Was Every Pirates Fan Cheering on Paul Skenes in Final Start of Season A familiar blondie was spotted in the stands during the Pirates' win against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Paul Skenes sets Pirates franchise record in final scheduled start of 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes capped off his 2025 season with seven strikeouts against the Cincinnati Reds and set a franchise...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOXNEWS.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions The Pittsburgh Pirates meet the Cincinnati Reds for the finale of their 3-game series Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Cincinnati Reds give hope, then disappoint. It's story of 2025 season | Williams Williams: Well, that was an exciting few minutes with the Reds. They show us they're an up-and-down team even with playoff berth on the line...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers - Sept. 25 - Bleacher Nation The Pittsburgh Pirates (69-89) enter a contest against the Cincinnati Reds (80-78) on Thursday following a four-game winning streak. The gam...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Reds can't afford another slip-up against Pirates The Cincinnati Reds will try to salvage the finale of a three-game home series against the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates and keep pace in th...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Reds can't afford another slip-up against Pirates Deadspin | Reds can't afford another slip-up against Pirates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Stephenson leads Reds against the Pirates after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Tyler Stephenson's four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets lead Reds, Diamondbacks in National League wild card standings Arizona scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to tie the game at 4, but the D'backs were unable to score after that.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

D-backs miss critical chance to gain ground in Wild Card race PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks missed a golden opportunity to gain ground in the NL Wild Card race Wednesday night as they fell, 5-4, to the Do...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Pirates ace Paul Skenes drops ERA to 1.97 in his final scheduled start of the season

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes isn’t a big numbers guy, yet he does maintain high standards for himself

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Pirates hurt Reds' playoff hopes with 11-inning victory Deadspin | Pirates hurt Reds' playoff hopes with 11-inning victory

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

The Reds lose to the Pirates in 11 innings. Here's where the playoff race stands The Reds are now in danger of falling two games back with four to play after another loss to the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Terry Francona's Reds waste massive playoff positioning opportunity | Sporting News Tough loss to the Pirates doesn't help the cause.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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