Reds-Pirates game delayed by rain in Pittsburgh
The Cincinnati Reds' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 1, 2026, was delayed due to rain at PNC Park. The start time was pushed back with no immediate update, and officials planned to reassess the weather at 7 p.m. The Reds, leading the National League Central, began a seven-game road trip that includes a series against the Cubs in Chicago.
- ▪The Reds-Pirates game on May 1, 2026, was delayed by rain at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
- ▪No revised start time was provided immediately, with a weather reassessment planned for 7 p.m. ET.
- ▪The Reds entered the series with a 20-11 record, leading the NL Central, while the Pirates were 16-16 and in last place.
- ▪This game marked the start of a seven-game road trip for the Reds, continuing in Chicago against the Cubs.
- ▪A month prior, the Pirates had defeated the Reds in a three-game series in Cincinnati.
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