The Reds open the road portion of the 2018 season tonight in Pittsburgh against Pirates at 7:05 kicking off what is scheduled to be a four game weekend series. During the off season, the Pirates continued to disassemble their core group which crested with 3 consecutive wild card appearances in 2013-15 but recorded sub .500 seasons in 2016-17. The most notable departures this past off season were former NL MVP outfielder Lawrence McCutcheon and starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Nonetheless, the Pirates are off to a 4-1 start and lead the NL Central a week into the season which is more than can be said for the Reds.
Reds At Pirates – April 5, 2018
