The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Reds 8-3 in a game from downtown Cincinnati heard last night on WRBI. Brandon Williamson made his first appearance on a Major League mound in two years and struggled, giving up six runs including three homers, and six hits in 4 2/3 innings of work. Williamson missed all of last year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart hit back-to-back home runs in the 8th inning. Oneill Cruz homered twice for the Pirates. The rubber match of the series is this afternoon and it will feature a marquee pitching matchup. All Star Lefthander Andrew Abbott starts for the Reds. Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes goes for the Pirates. Coverage on 103.9 FM begins following the Noon news block.
The Indiana Pacers start their final road trip of the season tonight when they visit the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers are tied for the worst record in the NBA at 17-58 but have won two of their last four games. Airtime is 7:30 on 103.9 FM and the WRBI App.
