SUPERIORITY: Cincinnati Reds OUTCLASSED—Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds HUMILIATE Rivals
From Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates by Locked On Podcast Network, Gary Morgan
May 4, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 1193
About this episode
The episode discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates' dominant performance against the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting key players and themes of pitching and offensive strategy.
Pittsburgh Pirates dismantle Cincinnati Reds with a relentless display, leaving the Reds searching for answers. Mitch Keller’s dominant pitching, including a vintage seven-inning, three-hit performance, anchors a weekend where the Bucs outscored their division rivals and showcased elite zone control at the plate. Brian Reynolds stands out with a surge in walk rate and a rejuvenated approach, while Henry Davis, Connor Griffin, and O’Neill Cruz add firepower throughout the lineup. Gary Morgan spotlights the Pirates’ balanced attack, the evolution of Reynolds as a patient threat, and why trade rumors around Mitch Keller never made sense. Are the Reds truly a match for the Bucs, or was this series a sign of a shifting hierarchy in the NL Central? Key topics include pitching depth, offensive versatility, and what it’ll take for the Pirates to sustain this momentum on an upcoming West Coast swing.
People in this episode
Host: Gary Morgan
Topics covered
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds
- Mitch Keller
- Bryan Reynolds
- baseball performance
- trade rumors
- NL Central hierarchy
Keywords
- Mitch Keller
- Bryan Reynolds
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cincinnati Reds
- baseball
- NL Central
- pitching depth
- offensive versatility
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds
Places: NL Central
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