The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2, led by Elly De La Cruz's three hits and two RBIs, boosting his league-leading stolen base total to 61. Rookie Julian Aguiar earned his first career win, allowing two runs over six innings, while Casey Kelly secured his first save in a major league appearance since 2018. The Pirates' lone highlight was Rowdy Tellez's 11th homer of the season, which hit the Allegheny River. Meanwhile, Bryan De La Cruz of the Pirates recently showcased his potential, hitting .333 over five games, with a notable performance of three RBIs in a 7-0 win against the Reds. Despite his struggles with strikeouts, De La Cruz's recent success may indicate a turnaround. The Reds' victory over the Pirates marked only their third win in nine meetings this season.