Behind rookie pitcher Chase Burns' latest strong start, the Reds took a 2-1 lead into the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates but the Pirates rallied in front of their fans. The last-place, 51-66 Pirates plated two runs in the bottom of the inning off reliever Tony Santillan and pulled off the comeback win, 3-2.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on August 9, 2025 on ESPN.