Cincinnati Reds face Pittsburgh Pirates with Keller and Burns starting
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates today at Great American Ball Park at 1:40 p.m. ET. Mitch Keller, seeking his first win since June 28, gets the start for the Pirates. Chase Burns, the Reds' ace with a 12-1 record, will take the mound. Both teams look to secure a series victory with the MLB Trade Deadline approaching tomorrow. The Reds are balancing roster considerations with potential changes looming after this game.
- •Mitch Keller starts for the Pirates, seeking his first win since June 28.
- •Chase Burns, with a 12-1 record, is on the mound for the Reds.
- •The game is part of a four-game series between the teams.
- •Eugenio Suarez starts on the bench amid trade deadline speculation.
- •Game scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase Burns
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Chase Burns vs. Mitch Keller
"A win on Sunday would secure another series win for the Reds.
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:40 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds: Mitch Keller vs. Chase Burns
The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:30 PMCincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Chase Burns vs. Mitch Keller
A win on Sunday would secure another series win for the Reds.
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