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Cincinnati Reds 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7: Sal Stewart homered and drove in 4 runs

Sal Stewart homered and drove in 4 runs, while Hunter Greene worked 6 innings in the Cincinnati Reds' win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

By Gamebook Baseball Desk

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The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on July 31, 2026, a margin of 1 run. Sal Stewart homered and drove in 4 runs, and Hunter Greene worked 6 innings, allowing 4 runs on 91 pitches.

The final margin

A 3-run 8th was the Cincinnati Reds' largest inning. The club scored in 4 of their 9 innings at bat and ended with 8 runs. The Pittsburgh Pirates were scoreless in 5 of 9 innings, and the final margin was 1 run.

In the bottom of the 8th, the Cincinnati Reds moved ahead to stay on a fielders choice, 8-7.

The Cincinnati Reds' record through July 31, 2026 was 52-57; the club was 5th in the division and 16 games back.

Work with the bats

Sal Stewart had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs. JJ Bleday collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 2 walks. Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 double, 1 RBI, and 2 walks.

Noelvi Marte collected 3 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run and 1 double. Nathaniel Lowe went 2-for-5 with 1 RBI. Elly De La Cruz finished 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 triple, and 2 walks. The Cincinnati Reds got at least 1 hit from 8 batters and finished with 12 hits. They also drew 7 walks. 5 hits went for extra bases.

Pitching in the win

Hunter Greene threw 91 pitches across 6 innings, allowing 7 hits and 4 runs, walking 2 and striking out 4. Across 9 innings, the Cincinnati Reds' staff threw 146 pitches, allowed 12 hits and 7 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 8 strikeouts.

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