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The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Monday in the first game of a 15-game stretch that includes 12 against division foes.

Bailey Falter gave up four hits and had five strikeouts through seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ continual inability to plate more than four runs in a game already had reached historic proportions ahead of first pitch Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. Their 24-game streak of scoring four or fewer runs dating to April 22 is the longest in franchise history.

"To have the game taken away from me for something health-related allowed me to appreciate the game and find joy in the game. I'm grateful for that."

The Cincinnati Reds didn't go with a traditional starting pitcher, and by game's end it was clear they were fine without one, albeit for a day.

Cincinnati is the birthplace of professional baseball. The game's and the franchise's storied history is impossible to miss at Great American Ball Park, located along the Ohio River downtown.

The Reds should not quite take outfield off their shopping list. Benson has only played nine total games and while they have been generally amazing, the Reds should not take a str

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