Pirates hold off Reds in rain-delayed contest amid trade deadline speculation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in a game interrupted by severe weather at Great American Ball Park on August 1, 2026. After five and a half innings, a weather delay lasting 1:46 prompted officials to call for the tarp. Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott encountered trouble in the third inning, walking four batters, contributing to Pittsburgh's three-run inning. The Reds, facing potential roster changes ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, may see several players' last appearances. They are set to play their final home game before the deadline against the Pirates at 1:40 p.m. on August 2, 2026.
- •Pirates scored three runs in the third inning against Abbott.
- •Abbott struggled on a slick mound, allowing five walks.
- •Both teams faced a weather delay of 1:46 in the game.
- •Reds play final home game before trade deadline on August 2.
- •Several Reds players could be traded as the deadline approaches.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Reds drop game marred by weather to Pirates
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Reds drop game to Pirates marred by weather, punch-less offense
"The Reds and Pirates played through inclement weather for more than five innings before a weather delay that lasted 1:46.
"The Reds and Pirates played through inclement weather for more than five innings before a weather delay that lasted 1:46.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:10 AMReds drop game marred by weather to Pirates
The Reds and Pirates played through inclement weather for more than five innings before a weather delay that lasted 1:46.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:10 AMReds drop game to Pirates marred by weather, punch-less offense
The Reds and Pirates played through inclement weather for more than five innings before a weather delay that lasted 1:46.
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