Friday’s game between the Reds and Pirates will begin in a delay due to rain. Find out when the new start time is here.
Published May 1, 2026 6:16 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 05: Members of the grounds crew cover the field for a rain delay prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rayni Shiring/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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The start of Friday evening’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates has been delayed due to rain.
First pitch was initially scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET at PNC Park but inclement weather in the area will prevent the contest from starting on time. The new start time has not yet been announced.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 1, 2026The start of tonight’s game will be delayed due to weather. We’ll keep you posted on the updated first pitch time.
If we don’t post, we have no updates.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Pirates as -141 home favorites on the Moneyline today. The Reds are +117 underdogs with the run total set at eight.
Once things get underway, Brady Singer (4.97 ERA, 19 SO) should start for Cincinnati today. For Pittsburgh, it’ll be Mitch Keller (3.18 ERA, 25 SO) on the mound.
The Reds are 20-11 atop the NL Central while the Pirates are 16-16 at the bottom of the division.
Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.
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