
Reds Edge Pirates in High‑Scoring Thriller
A late‑inning homer by Noelvi Marte and a strong relief effort lift the Reds past the Pirates in a back‑and‑forth contest at Great American Ball Park.
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A late‑inning homer by Noelvi Marte and a strong relief effort lift the Reds past the Pirates in a back‑and‑forth contest at Great American Ball Park.

From a historic fastball to surprising comebacks, the latest action reshapes playoff picture

The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Athletics 6-5, driven by Bryan Reynolds' two home runs and Brandon Lowe's decisive blast, while the bullpen sealed the game.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have blown 13 leads this season and sit 19th in baseball with a 4.32 ERA. Key relievers have struggled, and the team may need to rely on internal improvement until external help arrives.

The Houston Astros kept rolling, the Chicago Cubs edged the Pirates, and Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered a grand slam that highlighted a busy night across the majors.
With several clubs yet to lock down a single ninth‑inning option, managers are juggling committees, returning veterans and emerging arms. The latest breakdown reveals who’s thriving, who’s faltering and what the future may hold for the game’s most critical position.

The St. Louis Cardinals have climbed to third in the NL Central thanks to a revitalized offense led by Jordan Walker and rookie JJ Wetherholt, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are leveraging veteran additions and emerging arms to stay in postseason contention.