Postgame Takeaways: Reds Sweep Pirates Behind Hunter Greene's Stellar Outing

Greene has not allowed a run in his last 18 2/3 innings.

Greg Kuffner | Apr 13, 2025

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches in the first inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Cincinnati Reds (8-8) beat the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-11) 4-0 on Sunday afternoon. Here are our postgame takeaways:

Greene's Scoreless Streak Continues

Hunter Greene stranded runners in scoring position in each of the first two innings on Sunday. After that, he absolutely dominated.

The 25-year-old struck out eight and allowed just two hits over seven scoreless innings. Greene has not given up a run in his last 18 2/3 innings and his ERA is down to 0.98 on the season.

Ian Gibaut came on in relief on Greene and pitched a 1-2-3 scoreless eighth inning and Tony Santillan worked a perfect ninth inning.

Timely Hitting Fuels Offense

Despite having just six hits on Sunday, the Reds came up with hits at the right time. In the third, Santiago Espinal hit a bloop single that scored Austin Wynns and TJ Friedl to give the Reds a 2-0 lead.

The Reds added two more runs in the fifth on a Friedl fielder's choice and an RBI single by Elly De La Cruz.

News and Notes

The Reds have won five of their last six games.
Noelvi Marte stole his first base of the season.
The Reds went 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
The Reds are 5-2 when scoring four or more runs.
The Reds are 7-2 when they score first.
Spencer Steer went 0-4 and is hitting .109.
Jeimer Candelario went 0-4 and is hitting .132.
Jake Fraley went 0-3 and is hitting .171.

Up Next

The Reds are off on Monday before hosting the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at 6:40 ET. Nick Lodolo will start on the mound for the Reds.

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Published Apr 13, 2025

GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.