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The Cincinnati Reds were 3-1, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
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the season is just getting started

Only 4 games in. On the right side of things. The pitching staff at 2.5 RA/G is a stabilizing force. On top of that, winning by 2 last night moved the needle.

Reds Game on March 31

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (1-3)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Brandon Williamson (TBD) vs Bubba Chandler (TBD)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh , Reds.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at Great American Ball Park.

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Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Reds
31.750 W3
Brewers
31.750 L1
Cardinals
22.5001.0 L2
Cubs
22.5001.0 W1
Pirates
13.2502.0 L1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-1 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
1.6671.9322
30
Will Benson
0.286.9461
9
Matt McLain
0.286.8011

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
27
Sal Stewart
5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
64
Tony Santillan
2.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are riding high after a strong start to the season, boasting a 3-1 record following a 2-0 shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where Chase Burns dazzled with five scoreless innings for his first MLB win. However, the optimism is tempered by concerns over the bullpen, particularly with Tony Santillan struggling to find his footing, leaving fans to wonder if the depth can hold up with the injuries to key pitchers like Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene. On a brighter note, rookie Sal Stewart continues to make history, becoming the youngest player since 1900 to reach base safely multiple times in his first four games, adding a spark to the Reds' offense. As the team gears up for the next contest, the pressure for consistent performance and health remains paramount.

Sources
Nick Lodolo’s unique history should have Reds flirting with dangerous gamble
Blogredmachine
Nick Lodolo’s unique history should have Reds flirting with dangerous gamble
The Cincinnati Reds are always going to be budget conscious, and could leverage Nick Lodolo's injury history to score a steal of a deal.
Reds quietly facing scary bullpen problem fans didn’t see coming
Blogredmachine
Reds quietly facing scary bullpen problem fans didn’t see coming
The Cincinnati Reds were hoping to see Tony Santillan dominate the opposition like he did in 2025. But out of the gates, the right-hander has struggled.
Burns (5 scoreless) leads Reds' shutout of Pirates to earn 1st MLB win
MLB.com
Burns (5 scoreless) leads Reds' shutout of Pirates to earn 1st MLB win
CINCINNATI -- The Reds’ rotation depth was immediately tested when Nick Lodolo's blister put him on the injured list to open the season. That was after Hunter Greene was already down until July with right elbow surgery to remove bone chips. At least this first time through the rotation, Rhett
How Stewart joined Reds royalty and became youngest since 1900 to do this
MLB.com
How Stewart joined Reds royalty and became youngest since 1900 to do this
CINCINNATI – In his first four games of 2026, Reds rookie Sal Stewart has shown himself to be prolific at reaching base safely. During Monday's 2-0 win over the Pirates on Monday, the 22-year-old Stewart reached three more times in four plate appearances. He became the youngest player to reach
Reds shut out Pirates behind brilliant Chase Burns, bullpen
Red Reporter
Reds shut out Pirates behind brilliant Chase Burns, bullpen
The Cincinnati Reds ran their win streak to three games on Monday with a hotly contested 2-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series opener between the NL Central rivals in Great American Ball Park. Of note was the manner in which the Reds won, as Chase Burns got his first start of […]
Game 4: Reds vs. Pirates (6:40 PM ET) – Burns vs. Ashcraft
Red Reporter
Game 4: Reds vs. Pirates (6:40 PM ET) – Burns vs. Ashcraft
Chase Burns will make his season debut for the Cincinnati Reds in Great American Ball Park on Monday night, and he’ll do so with the Pittsburgh Pirates in town for an NL Central clash. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the lineups are listed below. Go Reds! Today’s Lineups PIRATES REDS Oneil […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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