Pirates @ Reds · Apr 1, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Great American Ball Park Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates 8

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3 Cincinnati Reds Reds

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Paul Skenes

Home starter

Andrew Abbott

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Skenes' execution, drive, competitiveness -- and joy -- on display in bounceback start

CINCINNATI -- To Paul Skenes, rebounding from his shortest career outing was about one thing -- and one thing only -- execution. To his manager, it was all about the drive and competitiveness of his right-handed ace. All three were on full display Wednesday, as Skenes threw five strong innings

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Oneil Cruz homers again, Skenes earns first win00:03:15

Oneil Cruz hits a three-run home run and Paul Skenes strikes out five in the Pirates' 8-3 win over Reds

Condensed Game: PIT@CIN - 4/1/2600:11:19

Condensed Game: Paul Skenes and the Pirates take on Eugenio Suárez and the Reds on April 1, 2026

Oneil Cruz's three-run homer (3)00:00:27

Oneil Cruz crushes a three-run home run 407 feet to right field to get the scoring started early for the Pirates in the top of the 1st

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Pirates @ Reds · 8–3

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