Behind rookie pitcher Chase Burns' latest strong start, the Reds took a 2-1 lead into the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates but the Pirates rallied in front of their fans. The last-place, 51-66 Pirates plated two runs in the bottom of the inning off reliever Tony Santillan and pulled off the comeback win, 3-2.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on August 9, 2025 on ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3-2 on Friday night at PNC Park. The Pirates had a two-out rally in the eighth inning, scoring two runs to take the lead. Bryan Reynolds provided the go-ahead hit for the Pirates when he smacked a ball down the right field line for a triple,