(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Henry Davis scores after a bases loaded walk is drawn by Bryan Reynolds during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
CINCINNATI (AP) — Braxton Ashcraft gave up two hits over five innings, while a pair of bases-loaded walks during a three-run third helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
Steady rain was falling in the third inning when Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott issued four walks including two with the bases loaded to Brandon Lowe and Esmerlyn Valdez to help the Pirates take a 2-0 lead.
The game was delayed one hour and 46 minutes by rain during the sixth inning.
Abbott threw 43 pitches in the third. Following his walk to Reynolds, Abbott had the grounds crew apply drying compound to the mound. His foot slipped on two of his deliveries to Valdez.
Abbott (5-7) allowed three earned runs on three hits with five walks and one strikeout on 98 pitches.
Ashcraft (11-4) retired the first eight batters and didn’t allow a hit until Nathaniel Lowe’s single with one out in the fourth.
Reds catcher Jose Trevino hit his fourth home run of the season to make the score 3-1 in the fifth. That was the only run allowed by Ashcraft, who had a walk and five strikeouts.
Marcell Ozuna doubled and scored on Henry Davis’ single to extend the Pirates’ lead to 4-1 in the sixth shortly before the game was delayed.
Carmen Mlodzinski replaced Ashcraft following the rain delay and pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts.
Gregory Soto pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to earn his 14th save.
Up next
Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (6-7, 4.83 ERA) opposes Reds RHP Chase Burns (12-1, 2.40) in Sunday’s series finale.
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(File Photo: Source for Photo: Cincinnati Reds’ Hunter Greene pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night.
Stewart’s two-run single off Wilber Dotel (1-4) in the eighth tied the score 7-7. Stewart scored the go-ahead run from third on Brandon Lowe’s fielding error.
Emilio Pagán (4-1) struck out one in one inning for Cincinnati.
The Pirates trailed 5-4 with two outs in the eighth, but three straight RBI singles by Henry Davis, Jake Mangum and Lowe put them ahead 7-5.
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who’s been mentioned in trade speculation, made his fifth start since coming off the injured list and allowed four earned runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts.
Nick Gonzales’ first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was 5-0 with a 1.38 ERA in seven career starts against Cincinnati, but he struggled on Friday. Skenes allowed five earned runs on seven hits with a season-high four walks and seven strikeouts.
He needed 36 pitches to get through the first inning. Tyler Stephenson doubled home JJ Bleday with the Reds’ first run. Stephenson scored the tying run on Nathaniel Lowe’s single.
Mangum’s third home run of the season and first since July 9 put the Pirates ahead 3-2 in the second.
Bleday tied the score 3-3 with his 19th home run on Skenes’ first offering with one out in the third.
Stewart’s home run in the fourth inning put the Reds ahead 5-3. It was his 23rd of the season, tying him with Spencer Steer for third-most for a Reds rookie, one behind Joey Votto who hit 24 in 2008.
Up next
Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft (10-4, 4.05 ERA) will oppose Reds LHP Andrew Abbott (5-6, 3.85) on Saturday night.
NEW BRIGHTON, PA – Harmony for Hope, the nonprofit founded by Brighton Music Center, presents its annual community benefit Sept. 19.
Taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s event holds special meaning as family,
friends and supporters celebrate Noah Schiemer’s successful battle with cancer while raising funds to help others facing the same fight through UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
What began as a community coming together to support Noah during his cancer journey has grown into something much bigger. Inspired by the overwhelming generosity and compassion shown throughout that experience, Harmony for Hope was established as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing people together through the power of music while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by cancer.
This year’s celebration is both a tribute to Noah’s courage and resilience and an opportunity to give back to the medical professionals, researchers and caregivers whose dedication provides hope to so many.
“After everything Noah and our family have experienced, this event is about gratitude, hope, and paying it forward,” said Richard Schiemer, founder of Harmony for Hope and co-owner of Brighton Music Center. “We’re celebrating a remarkable milestone while helping ensure that other families receive the same exceptional care and support that meant so much to ours.”
Guests can enjoy a full day of live music, food, family-friendly activities, raffles and
opportunities to support the mission of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Proceeds from the event will support cancer research, patient care and services that bring hope to families throughout our region.
Performance schedule
10 a.m. Arrive early at Brighton Music Center, 1015 Third Ave., New Brighton to grab food, explore inside the shop, and get raffle tickets.
11 a.m. Morgan Gruber, Beaver County recording artist and “American Idol” alum.
12:30 p.m. The Extractions, a high-energy classic rock band
The 2026 Harmony For Hope Festival returns to the Brighton Music Center stage in New Brighton.
2 p.m. Dave Parker
3:30 p.m. Stones From The Riverbed, a three-piece blues combo
4:30 p.m. Raffle drawings
5 p.m. Parable, a Tool cover band.
The 2026 Harmony For Hope Festival returns to the Brighton Music Center stage in New Brighton.
Whether attending to honor a loved one, celebrate a survivor, support someone currently fighting cancer, or simply to enjoy a day where music brings people together for a meaningful cause, everyone is encouraged to join this special day of hope and community.
Event Details
Harmony for Hope Community Benefit Event
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 19
Beneficiary: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
For additional information, sponsorship opportunities, raffle donations or volunteer information, contact: Richard Schiemer at Harmony for Hope.
Phone: 724-843-9380
Email: info@harmonyforhope.net
Website: www.harmonyforhope.net
Motto: Together, through the power of music, we can celebrate hope, inspire others, and help create a brighter future where more families hear the words, “cancer free.”
The 2026 Harmony For Hope Festival returns to the Brighton Music Center outdoor stage in New Brighton.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Cincinnati Reds’ Elly de la Cruz rounds the bases after single by Sal Stewart during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)
CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder’s choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in the opening game of a four-game series.
Cincinnati loaded the bases against Gregory Soto (5-3) with one out. Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily. De La Cruz hit three doubles, stole two bases and had an RBI.
Emilio Pagan (3-1) got the win.
Pirates opener Yohan Ramírez pitched two scoreless innings allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts in his first career start after 208 relief appearances, the most by a Pirates pitcher before making a start.
The previous franchise mark was set by Michael Feliz who made his first start in 2019 after 156 relief appearances.
Matt McLain, activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, led off the third with a single and scored on De La Cruz’s double to put the Reds ahead 1-0. Sal Stewart singled home De La Cruz to make it 2-0.
The last time he faced Pittsburgh, Rhett Lowder allowed eight earned runs in 1 1/3 innings in a 17-7 loss on May 2 at PNC Park, but he fared better on Thursday allowing two earned runs in six innings with no walks and five strikeouts.
Nick Gonzales led off the fifth with a double and later scored on Jacob Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly to cut the Pirates’ deficit to 2-1.
Brandon Lowe led off the sixth with his 22nd homer to tie the score 2-2.
Both teams loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score. The teams combined to go 2 for 22 with runners in scoring position, with Cincinnati going 1 for 15.
Up next
Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (9-9, 3.65 ERA) opposes RHP Hunter Greene (2-2, 7.06) on Friday night.
Sept. 8: Kacey Musgraves; Sept. 29-30: Olivia Rodrigo; Oct. 1: Red Clay Strays; Oct. 6: Smashing Pumpkins; Oct. 9: Dan + Shay; Oct. 23: Rod Wave; Oct. 28: “Worlds Collide Concert Tour” featuring stars from the “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES” and “Camp Rock” films; Nov. 7: Jim Gaffigan; Nov. 12: Sombr; Nov. 20: Motionless in White; Dec. 21: Andre Bocelli.
JERGEL’S RHYTHM GRILLE, Warrendale
Aug. 1: Everclear
Aug. 8: Buzz Poets
Aug. 10: Adrian Vandenberg
Aug. 20: Priscilla Block
Aug. 25: Ugly Kid Joe
Aug. 26: Parker Barrow
Aug. 28: The Calling
Sept. 16-17: Leonid & Friends; Sept. 28: Pure Prairie League; Oct. 4: Stryper; Oct. 8: Here Come The Mummies; Oct. 14: Tab Benoit; Nov. 6: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on the Route 65 (Mercer Road) in Daugherty Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, August 3 weather permitting.
Beginning Monday, single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur in both directions of Route 65 between Kenah Drive and McCreary Road from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each weekday through early September. Crews from NPL, Inc. will conduct gas line work for Columbia Gas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of National Whistleblower Day, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act to provide long-term stability to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program, strengthen protections for whistleblowers, and speed up award processing. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA). The CFTC ensures America’s commodity markets remain fair, transparent, and free from fraud and manipulation. This includes the markets farmers rely on to manage the prices of crops, livestock, and other agricultural products.
“Whistleblowers put their jobs and often their lives on the line to call out the most serious offenses in the workplace. Zero doubt that they should be protected,” saidSenatorFetterman. “As a member of the Agriculture Committee, I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with Senator Grassley to protect whistleblowers and improve the CFTC whistleblower program.”
“Since I helped get the CFTC whistleblower program up and running, I’m pleased to see it’s been a big success. This program roots out waste, fraud and abuse in the commodities trading industry and operates at no charge to the taxpayer. Now, it’s time for Congress to act so its success can continue. Our bipartisan legislation strengthens protections for patriotic whistleblowers, prevents unnecessary delays in the disbursement of whistleblower awards and ensures the CFTC whistleblower program can operate smoothly,” saidSenator Grassley.
“The Commodity Futures Trading Commission plays a crucial role in protecting American commodity markets, and safeguarding its whistleblower program helps maintain public trust in the integrity of those markets,” saidSenator Collins. “This bipartisan bill would provide long-term stability for the CFTC whistleblower program by strengthening protections for whistleblowers, promoting the timely processing of claims, and eliminating a loophole that can prevent whistleblowers from receiving awards.”
“No one should be punished for speaking out when they see something wrong. This bipartisan bill promotes accountability and bolsters essential protections for people who risk their careers to stand up to fraud and corruption,” saidSenator Warnock. “This legislation will benefit every American taxpayer, and I’m grateful to work with my colleagues across the aisle to strengthen this vital program.”
Background
Under current law, the Customer Protection Fund (CPF) is capped at $100 million. Any fines collected after the cap are sent to the Treasury Department’s general fund. As fines from whistleblower disclosures have increased in volume and value in recent years, reward disbursements have also risen. As a result, the CPF is depleting faster than it can be replenished due to the $100 million collection cap. This leaves the whistleblower office without the resources needed to pay whistleblowers or fund its operations.
The CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act would:
Enhance protections for CFTC whistleblowers.
Make permanent the separate account that funds the CFTC Whistleblower Office.
Raise the CPF cap from $100 million to $300 million.
Ensure whistleblower claims are processed in a timely manner.
Eliminate a court-created loophole prohibiting whistleblowers from receiving an award because a company declared bankruptcy.
Ensure CFTC-regulated entities inform their employees of their whistleblower rights.
