The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Reds return to Great American Ballpark to open a series with the Miami Marlins this evening, with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: The St. Louis Cardinals swept a four game series from Colorado, hammering the Rockies 11-4 Sunday in St. Louis. The Cardinals lead the Chicago Cubs by 2 ½ games in the NL Central and play at Milwaukee this evening.
The Washington Nationals downed the Chicago Cubs 7-5 Sunday. The Cubs are off today.
The Atlanta Braves won their eighth straight game in sweeping a three game series from the New York Mets with a 2-1 win Sunday. The Braves, who have a six game lead in the NL East, play a makeup game at Colorado this evening.