Cincinnati rode timely hits from Miguel Andujar and Gavin Lux to a 3-1 win at Milwaukee, grabbing key playoff leverage as Littell shined through 4.2 innings and a shutdown bullpen closed it out. The result puts the Reds back in the thick of the race and gives them control of their destiny with two games left.

Meanwhile, a Mets loss to the Marlins created a two-team tie in the NL standings, with Cincinnati owning the tiebreaker. Milwaukee still chases home-field advantage, but Cincinnati’s late-season resilience keeps their hopes alive as the stretch run intensifies.

Brady Singer delivered a stellar pitching performance, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With 53 of his 88 pitches finding the strike zone, Singer improved to 3-0 for the season. He impressed early, not allowing a hit until the fifth inning, while striking out three and conceding just two hits overall. The Reds' bullpen maintained the lead, with Taylor Rogers, Graham Ashcraft, and Emilio Pagán effectively closing out the game.

The Reds secured their runs with a mix of discipline and power; a two-run homer from Jeimer Candelario marked his first of the year, while an error allowed two additional runs to cross in the third inning. Despite the Pirates attempting a late comeback with a double and a home run from Adam Frazier, the Reds' pitching staff, currently ranked fourth in MLB in ERA, showcased their depth and resilience throughout the game.

The Cincinnati Reds have officially signed pitcher Brady Singer, who previously wore number 51 with the Kansas City Royals. In a roster update, Graham Ashcraft will change his number to 23 for the upcoming season after wearing 51 for the last three years.

The team is also actively seeking a new manager following the firing of David Bell, with various candidates being considered. Additionally, the Reds are expected to pursue trades to enhance their roster.