"Cincinnati ranked 21st in Major League Baseball with 167 home runs and had a .391 slugging percentage last season, fueled by 440 extra-base hits."
"Pittsburgh hit the fewest home runs in MLB play last season with 117 and had the lowest slugging average in MLB at .350."
"Brandon Williamson, a 27-year-old left-hander, will make his first start of the season for the Reds after not appearing on the mound in over a season."
"Bubba Chandler, a 23-year-old righty, will make his first start of the season for the Pirates after going 5 2/3 innings in his last appearance."
The Cincinnati Reds will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 31, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park. The Reds are currently on a three-game winning streak. Cincinnati ranked 21st in MLB last season with 167 home runs and a .245 batting average. The Pirates struggled significantly, hitting the fewest home runs in MLB with 117 and a .231 batting average. Brandon Williamson will start for the Reds, while Bubba Chandler will take the mound for the Pirates, both making their first starts of the season.
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