In a low-scoring affair at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 1-0. The match drew a crowd of 10,071 fans in attendance and was broadcasted by FDOH and SNPT on the 20th of May 2025.

The game remained tied at 0-0 until the bottom of the sixth inning when Bryan Reynolds singled to right field, allowing Osvaldo Cruz to score and Andrew McCutchen to advance to second base, giving the Pirates the lead.

Pitching was the highlight of the game, with Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Blake Falter delivering a stellar performance, pitching 7 scoreless innings, allowing only 4 hits while striking out 5 batters, earning the win with a final line of 0 runs allowed. Cincinnati's starting pitcher, Nick Martinez, also put up a solid performance, allowing just 1 run over 6 innings but took the loss.

Offensively, the teams struggled to generate runs, with both teams combining for only 11 hits in the entire game. Pittsburgh's offense was led by Bryan Reynolds and Santiago Horwitz, each contributing with a hit and a run scored.

With this victory, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a hard-fought win over the Cincinnati Reds. The next game for both teams is set to take place on the 21st of May 2025, where they will face each other once again at PNC Park.