Reds score six runs to down Pirates 6-4 in Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night in the first game of their series. After falling behind due to a first-inning home run from Konnor Griffin, the Reds responded with four runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run pinch-hit home run from Noelvi Marte in the eighth. Andrew Abbott delivered a solid performance on the mound, allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings, while the Reds' bullpen held the Pirates scoreless in the final frames. Cincinnati's victory followed a tough series against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the team aims to build momentum with more games against NL Central opponents coming up.

• 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Reds Beat Paul Skenes, Pirates 6-4 Behind Noelvi Marte’s Pinch-Hit Homer