Pirates Sweep Reds, O'Hearn Shines

On April 3rd, the Pittsburgh pirates finally grabbed their first series win of the 2026 season, sweeping the Cincinnati Reds with.

Back-to-back A3 blowouts to even their record at 3-3.

That series showed the real potential they were banking on, with the bats exploding for 16 runs across three games, while the pitchers locked it.

Down, allowing just six.

Now they head home for their opener against the Baltimore Orioles, a rematch five from those classic 71 and 79 World Series.

Clashes and early standouts are already shining or stumbling.

Ryan O'Hern's been a beast in his pirate's debut, hitting 0.421 with 8 hits and 19 at bats, two homers, six RBI's and Sharp.

Defense at first and in the outfield.

Meanwhile, Jared Triollo's glove is gold glove.

Gold is shortstop, but his bats ice cold with just three hits and four strikeouts in 20 play.

Appearances.

Gregory Soto's justifying that 7.75 million one year deal out of the pen, tossing four and a third scoreless innings with eight K's.

Two walks and only two hits allowed.

The bucks look primed to build on this momentum as the season heats up.

That wraps MLB news today, brought to you with AI.

I'm Cory with the story.