How to Watch Reds at Pirates (May 19): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The Pirates have had an awful start to their season, sitting at just 15-32 through 47 games. They are the last-placed team in the NL Central, 8.5 games behind their opponent. They were swept by the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend in three games, now having lost five of their last six games over the last seven days.

Nick Lodolo will take the mound for Cincinnati in the series-opening game. The left-hander is looking for his fourth win of the season to even up his 2025 record, which is 3-4. He has a 3.42 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP, totaling 42 strikeouts in 52.2 innings. He gave up three runs over 5.1 innings with four strikeouts in his last start.

Pittsburgh will start the game with Mitch Keller on the mound as the next man up in the rotation. The right-hander is just 1-5 in his 2025 campaign with a 4.15 ERA and 43 strikeouts over 52.0 innings. He threw 7.0 innings in a 2-1 loss against the New York Mets on the road, giving up two earned runs on five hits with a season-high eight strikeouts.

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