The Cincinnati Reds limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to five runs in a three-game series but were outscored 4-1 in losses Tuesday and Wednesday.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Pirates stand at 17-33; the Reds are 25-26.

Bailey Falter and a pair of Pirates’ relievers combined to throw a five-hit shutout of the Reds. Falter went seven innings allowing four of the five hits while striking out five to earn his third win of the season. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Bucs and a five-game winning streak for the Reds.

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The Pirates were not projected to be this bad. The Reds visit. Nick Martinez shut out the Blight Sox, but is 0-2 on the road. Pittsburgh’s Bailey Falter has given up one run in his past 20 innings at home.