# MOMENTUM SHIFT: Pittsburgh Pirates CONTROL Reds, Bryan Reynolds Continues to DOMINATE Series

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Podcast: [Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pirates-daily-podcast-on-the-pittsburgh-pirates-63933)
Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:00+00:00
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Pittsburgh Pirates turn the tide against the Cincinnati Reds with dominant pitching and clutch hitting, shaking up the NL Central race. Bryan Reynolds continues to torch Reds pitching, while Braxton Ashcraft emerges as a surprise ace. Are the Reds’ postseason hopes slipping away, or is this just a bump in the road? Hosts Gary and Jeff spotlight the Reds’ pitching struggles, Terry Francona’s hot-seat managerial calls, and the pressure facing TJ Friedel and Matt McClain in the lineup. The discussion digs into the Pirates’ pitching depth, key injuries impacting both clubs, and the fierce divisional battle with the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers looming. Can Cincinnati’s rotation rehab save their season, or will the Pirates’ momentum be unstoppable? Don’t miss this high-stakes breakdown of the teams’ playoff outlooks and the NL Central’s unpredictable twists.

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