Cincinnati's 4-2 defeat at the hands of last‑place Pittsburgh drops the Reds a full game behind New York in the NL wild-card race. Oneil Cruz's two‑run homer erased a five‑game winning streak, while Elly De La Cruz's solo blast was the only bright spot for Cincinnati. The loss tightens the playoff scramble with only a handful of games left. Upcoming matchups against Pittsburgh become must‑win affairs as the Reds chase postseason redemption.