Reds Lose to Pirates Despite Allowing Zero Hits

In a season from hell, the Reds simply cannot have nice things.

Cincinnati lost to the Pirates on Sunday, which is far from a notable development in a year when the Reds have lost 26 times in their first 35 games. But it’s how they lost this one that will be remembered, as Cincinnati made a dubious bit of history by losing a game in which they didn’t allow a hit. It won’t count as an official no-hitter since the Reds were only on defense for eight Innings as the road team.

Pittsburgh won, 1–0, after taking the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning on an RBI groundout by Ke’Bryan Hayes. The Pirates had six baserunners during the game—all of which reached base by walking—after being shut down…