When Cole gets into a plus count that's when his slider is that much more effective, and Gerrit will be ready to go. The Pirates are the team to watch, they have a great team that waits for the right opportunity and they take advantage of them all.



5 player have been struggling to make contact in the games this season for the hitting staff of the Cincinnati Reds, Joey Votto has been well below average to say the least. The bats of Cincinnati will struggle here.

Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.


Pittsburgh wins