Hunter Greene dominates as Reds sweep Pirates 4-0

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Cincinnati, Hunter Greene delivered an exceptional performance by pitching seven scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-0 victory. Greene's stellar outing resulted in allowing only two hits, striking out eight batters, and issuing one walk. This performance marked the completion of a three-game sweep of the Pirates, as Reds pitchers collectively retired the last 23 batters faced during the game. The game saw the Reds scoring early, with Santiago Espinal hitting a pivotal two-run single against Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski, who struggled throughout his 4 1/3 innings on the mound. Elly De La Cruz contributed with an additional RBI single that ensured the Reds’ offensive output. Hayden Greene’s strikeout of Tsung-Che Cheng and Espinal’s remarkable leaping catch of a hard line drive highlighted the defensive efforts made by the Reds during the match. Greene’s performance was not just a single-game achievement; it extended his current scoreless innings streak to an impressive 18 2/3 innings. This achievement emphasizes his growing prowess as a starting pitcher for the Reds, bringing back memories of the franchise's glory days. Greene's career-long scoreless streak previously was recorded at 24 innings, setting a new standard for Reds' pitchers since 1989. The victory on this day reflects positively on the Reds’ recent performance, with both Greene's dominance on the mound and the timely hits from Espinal and De La Cruz underscoring a unified team effort. As the Reds continue to build momentum, they look forward to facing other teams with the same vigor that led to this impressive victory against the Pirates.