Reds’ Bats Quieted Again in Series Loss to Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds couldn’t get the big hit when it mattered most, falling 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday to drop the series. Brady Singer allowed two runs over five innings but was outdueled by Pirates starter Andrew Heaney and a quartet of relievers.

Henry Davis delivered an RBI single and flashed the leather with two key defensive plays, helping Pittsburgh secure the win despite failing to score more than four runs for a Major League record-tying 26th consecutive game.

Cincinnati returns to Great American Ball Park to host the division-leading Cubs this weekend, with Hunter Greene expected to make his return from the IL.