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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Spencer Horwitz will square off against the Cincinnati Reds and TJ Friedl on Friday night, kicking off a four-game set at PNC Park.
Cincinnati enters the opener eager to shake off the sting of a 6-1 defeat to the Chicago Cubs, a stumble that leaves them at 60-55 on the season. Once they wrap things up in Pittsburgh, the Reds will head back to Great American Ball Park to welcome the Philadelphia Phillies.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, is also looking to bounce back after a 4-2 setback to the San Francisco Giants, which dropped them to 49-66 on the year. After this homestand, the Pirates will pack their bags for a road trip to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
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How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds on TV & stream live online
- National TV channel: MLB Network
- Local TV channel: SportsNet PT, and FDSOH
- Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
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| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | FanDuel Sports Network North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds: Date and First-Pitch time
Pittsburgh Pirates will take on Cincinnati Reds in a highly anticipated MLB game on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:40 pm ET/ 3:40 pm PT at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
| Date | Friday, August 8, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 6:40 pm ET/ 3:40 pm PT |
| Venue | PNC Park |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds team news
Pittsburgh Pirates team news
For the Bucs, Oneil Cruz has been the team’s top power threat, launching 18 home runs this season. While his batting average sits at .208, he's driven in 48 runs, and his homer total places him 48th in the majors. Veteran Andrew McCutchen continues to be a steady contributor, slashing .249 with 11 home runs, 16 doubles, and 41 walks. He’s riding a two-game hit streak and has hit .286 over his last five contests, collecting a double, a homer, five RBIs, and drawing three walks along the way.
Bryan Reynolds has been Pittsburgh’s most productive run producer with a team-leading 53 RBIs. Meanwhile, Isiah Kiner-Falefa is providing consistency at the plate, leading the club with a .270 batting average. He enters Thursday’s matchup with a two-game hitting streak and has gone 7-for-20 (.350) over his last five games, driving in four runs and adding a double.
Mitch Keller gets the call for the Bucs in what will be his 24th start of the campaign. The right-hander carries a 5-10 record, a 3.89 ERA, and 104 strikeouts across 132 2/3 innings.
Cincinnati Reds team news
Cincinnati counters with right-hander Brady Singer, making his 23rd start of the season. Singer is 9-8 with a 4.36 ERA, and he’s tallied 111 strikeouts across 115.2 innings while walking 44.
The Reds have leaned heavily on Elly De La Cruz in 2025, and he’s delivered in a big way. The dynamic infielder leads the club in home runs (19), RBIs (73), and batting average (.279). His power ranks 41st in the bigs, while his RBI total is good for 16th.
The Reds will counter with Chase Burns (0-3), who will be making his eighth start of the year and is still chasing his first win of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds projected starting pitchers
| Date | Pirates | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | Mitch Keller | Chase Burns |
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/25 | MLB | Pittsburgh Pirates | Cincinnati Reds | 3 - 1 |
| 05/21/25 | MLB | Pittsburgh Pirates | Cincinnati Reds | 1 - 0 |
| 05/20/25 | MLB | Pittsburgh Pirates | Cincinnati Reds | 1 - 7 |
| 04/13/25 | MLB | Cincinnati Reds | Pittsburgh Pirates | 4 - 0 |
| 04/13/25 | MLB | Cincinnati Reds | Pittsburgh Pirates | 5 - 2 |