Rain washes out Pirates at Reds, makeup date is July 7

CINCINNATI (AP) — Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed because of heavy rain. The teams will make the game as part of a split doubleheader on July 7. The break might be welcomed by the Reds, who have lost the last nine in a row and 20 of the last 21. Right-hander Connor Overton was schedule to make his second start for the Reds since being called up from Triple-A Louisville, and right-hander JT Brubaker was scheduled to go for the Pirates. The teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday.