Brandon Williamson continued his excellent run of form by limiting the Pittsburgh Pirates to just a lone earned run in 5.2 IP, but a late implosion from the Cincinnati Reds bullpen - fueled by some untimely walks and a 3-run homer - sunk them to a 4-2 loss in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader.
The Reds entered play on Sunday in 3rd place in the National League Central as the surging Chicago Cubs had matched the rock-solid Milwaukee Brewers with excellent play so far in August, while the Reds continued their limp through the most important month of the season to date.