Reds Top Pirates in Home Opener

Cincinnati's Suárez and Benson lead the way in victory at Great American Ballpark.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:19pm

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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 in their home opener at Great American Ballpark on Monday, March 30th, 2026. Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez scored on a triple by teammate Will Benson in the fourth inning to help power the Reds to victory.

Why it matters

The Reds' home opener is always a highly anticipated event in Cincinnati, as fans look forward to the start of a new baseball season. This win gives the Reds an early boost as they aim to improve on their performance from last year and compete in the NL Central division.

The details

Suárez scored on Benson's triple in the fourth inning to give the Reds a 4-2 lead. The Reds would go on to add two more runs in the game to secure the 6-3 victory over their division rival Pirates.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 30th, 2026.
  • It was the Reds' home opener for the 2026 season.

The players

Eugenio Suárez

Third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds.

Will Benson

Outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.

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What they’re saying

“It's always great to get a win in the home opener. The fans were really into it and we fed off their energy.”

— Eugenio Suárez, Reds Third Baseman

What’s next

The Reds and Pirates will play the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday, March 31st.

The takeaway

The Reds got off to a strong start at home, defeating their division rival Pirates in their home opener. This early season win could provide momentum as the Reds look to compete in the NL Central.