Reds’ rookie right-hander Lucas Sims struck out nine Pirates, taking a shutout into the eighth, and Derek Dietrich slammed three home runs, as the Cincinnati Reds downed visiting Pittsburgh, 11-6.
Dietrich, grandson of Indiana County Hall of Famer Steve Demeter of Homer City, has hit seven homers in just 22 at bats against the Bucs. The Bucs lost pitcher Jordan Lyles after four innings because of tightness in his hamstring. Kevin Newman hit a grand slam for Pittsburgh.
Here’s a recap by Joe Block.
The loss drops the Pirates’ record to 26-27, only one game ahead of Cincinnati for last place in the division.
The two teams conclude the series Wednesday at 12:35 p.m., airtime 12:10 on WCCS AM 1160 and 101.1 FM.
