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The energy was high at Great American Ball Park Friday, April 11, as the Cincinnati Reds took on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the series. The star of the night was Jeimer Candelario, who hit a two-run homer to help the Reds beat the Pirates 5-3. It was the first win for the Reds in what would become a sweep against the Pirates over the weekend.
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Kids stand to sing the National Anthem. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJeimer Candelario | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJeimer Candelario crushes a two-run homer in the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJeimer Candelario celebrates his home run. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJeimer Candelario celebrates his home run. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerCincinnati Reds coach J.R. House celebrates Jeimer Candelario’s home run. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJeimer Candelario celebrates his home run. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBrady Singer winds up for the pitch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBrady Singer looking for his third straight win of the season. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBrady Singer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBlake Dunn at bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBlake Dunn fouls off a bunt. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBlake Dunn takes a walk. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz takes the field. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz at shortstop | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz coming in to bat. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz flips his bat as he flies out to center. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer score on a wild throw down the third base line. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz offers high five. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerGavin Lux takes the field. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerTJ Friedl awaits a pitch. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerChristian Encarnacion-Strand records an out at first base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerHunter Green | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz legs out an infield grounder. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz steals second base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz jogs for the dugout. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz throws runner out at first base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz throws runner out at first base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz throws runner out at first base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerEmilio Pagan pitches a scoreless ninth inning to record a save. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerEmilio Pagan pitches a scoreless ninth inning to record a save. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerTJ Friedl celebrates the end of an inning. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerGavni Lux | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerGavin Lux strikes out. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerGraham Ashcraft | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerGraham Ashcraft throws scoreless seventh and eighth innings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerJose Trevino frames a strike. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz staying warm. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerFirst base coach Collin Cowgill shares the plan with Elly De La Cruz. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerSantiago Espinal makes a strong throw to first base. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerSpencer Steer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerSpencer Steer | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerSpencer Steer takes a walk. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerTJ Friedl | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerTJ Friedl | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBlake Dunn squares up a high fast ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBailey Falter winds up for the pitch. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerAndrew McCutchen | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerAndrew McCutchen | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerBailey Falter looks for his first win. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerCincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz and Santiago Espinal celebrate the Reds’ 5-3 win at Great American Ball Park. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerElly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl celebrate the Reds’ 5-3 win at Great American Ball Park. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 2025 Photo: Tony WagnerCincinnati Reds improve to 6-8 with 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | April 11, 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