Reds' Eugenio Suarez Delivers Pinch-Hit Home Run

Slugger's late-game blast not enough as Reds fall to Pirates

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:51am

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Reds veteran Eugenio Suarez came off the bench and delivered a two-run home run in the team's 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The pinch-hit blast extended Suarez's hitting streak to five games and gave him six RBIs on the young season.

Why it matters

Suarez is a key power bat in the Reds' lineup, and his ability to make an impact as a pinch hitter shows his value to the team even when he's not in the starting lineup. The Reds are hoping Suarez can provide a spark as they look to bounce back from a slow start to the 2026 season.

The details

Suarez entered the game in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter and wasted no time making his presence felt, crushing a two-run shot to left field. The home run was his second of the year, and he finished the game 1-for-2 after staying in as the designated hitter.

  • Suarez hit the home run in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
  • The Reds have an off day on Thursday before beginning a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Friday.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

A veteran infielder and power hitter for the Cincinnati Reds.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Reds' opponent on Wednesday, who won the game 8-3.

Texas Rangers

The Reds' next opponent, as they begin a three-game series on Friday.

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What they’re saying

“Suarez has been a consistent threat for us, and we're glad to see him come up big in a key moment even when he's not starting.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on Suarez's late-game heroics as they head to Texas for a three-game set against the Rangers, hoping to get their season back on track.

The takeaway

Eugenio Suarez's pinch-hit home run showed his value as a power bat off the bench, and the Reds will need more of those types of contributions if they want to turn their season around after a slow start.