On today's show, we discuss Sal Stewart bringing home the NL Player of the Week award, Tony Santillan losing velocity on his fastball and the Reds third straight win after they take game 1 vs. Pittsburgh. Also, we break down Jay Morrison's Bengals LB targets in the NFL draft and discuss which basketball players Miami should / try to retain for next season.

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The Cincinnati Reds secured a 2–0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in a tightly played game defined by one decisive inning and strong pitching throughout.

All the offense came in the fourth inning, when Cincinnati capitalized on its best scoring opportunity of the night. Spencer Steer opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly, bringing home the game’s first run and breaking the early deadlock. Shortly after, Will Benson delivered the biggest hit of the night, ripping an RBI triple to extend the lead to 2–0. That brief surge proved to be all the Reds would need.

On the mound, Chase Burns turned in a strong performance over five innings. He controlled the pace of the game, limiting the Pirates’ offense and preventing any sustained threats. Burns attacked hitters with confidence, mixing his pitches effectively and keeping Pittsburgh from generating momentum during his time on the mound.

After Burns exited, the Reds’ bullpen took over and completed the shutout with four scoreless innings. The relievers were sharp and efficient, allowing little room for the Pirates to mount a comeback and preserving the two-run cushion without much drama.

Defensively, Cincinnati backed its pitching staff with a clean performance, avoiding errors and making the necessary plays to maintain control of the game.

For Pittsburgh, it was a frustrating night. Despite a solid effort from their own pitching staff, they couldn’t break through offensively. The inability to respond after the fourth inning ultimately sealed their fate.

In the end, the Reds combined timely hitting in one key frame with effective pitching from start to finish, executing a simple but effective formula to earn the 2–0 win.

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