Reds and Pirates game paused as weather causes delays in Cincinnati

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Reds and Pirates game paused as weather causes delays in Cincinnati
Summary

The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates paused their game at Great American Ball Park on August 2 due to weather-related issues. While it is not officially labeled a rain delay, the grounds crew is working to dry the infield after recent rainfall. The game was in progress for about 15 minutes before the pause, with the Reds leading 7-1, bolstered by Sal Stewart's two-run homer and Ke'Bryan Hayes' second solo home run of the week. Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected after arguing with umpires during the stoppage. This marks the third instance of weather affecting games during the current homestand. A timeline for the game's resumption has not been provided.

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  • Game paused at Great American Ball Park due to weather-related issues.
  • Reds lead 7-1 when play stopped.
  • Sal Stewart and Ke'Bryan Hayes contributed homers for the Reds.
  • Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected during the delay.
  • A resumption timeline has not been announced.
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  • 7:14 PMYahoo SportsReds, Pirates game paused as grounds crew fights to dry infield
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The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are in another weather-related delay. This is a little bit different, though.

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