NL Central foes clash in a matchup featuring two of the game's most exciting young shortstops, with the Pirates and Reds continuing their series Friday night.
Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz is posting an MVP-caliber season, shining in his first full year in the majors. On Wednesday, he became the fifth player in MLB history to have 20+ home runs and 60+ stolen bases in a single season. He joined Ronald Acuna Jr., Ricky Henderson, Joe Morgan, and Eric Davis as the select few to have accomplished that feat.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, touts its own star shortstop: Oneil Cruz. Much like De La Cruz, Cruz — who stands at 6-foot-7 — hits the ball exceptionally hard. The 25-year-old already has career-highs in home runs (18), RBI (62), and doubles (27).
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Both shortstops are on a tear, too. Cruz entered Wednesday hitting .364 in August; De La Cruz has an .886 OPS over his last 15 games.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch Pirates vs. Reds on 'Friday Night Baseball,' exclusively on Apple TV+.
What channel is Pirates vs. Reds on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Pirates vs. Reds will not air on local or national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Apple TV+, the exclusive home of 'Friday Night Baseball' throughout the 2024 MLB season.
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What time is Pirates vs. Reds on tonight?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 23
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
Pirates vs. Reds will begin at 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 23. The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pirates vs. Reds radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 175
Listen to Pirates vs. Reds live on SiriusXM channel 175.
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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its schedule through the last week of the regular season, as shown below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| August 23 | Cardinals at Twins | 8 p.m. |
| August 23 | Reds at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Mariners at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| August 30 | Padres at Rays | 6:30 p.m. |
| September 6 | Twins at Royals | 8 p.m. |
| September 6 | Giants at Padres | 9:30 p.m. |
| September 13 | Dodgers at Braves | 7 p.m. |
| September 13 | Red Sox at Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Tigers at Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Phillies at Mets | 7 p.m. |