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Michael Chavis - Starting rehab assignment ThursdayChavis (elbow) is in the lineup Thursday for Triple-A Indianapolis, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

ImpactThe 26-year-old has been out since Aug. 28 with an elbow strain but is expected to return to the majors soon. His rehab assignment is expected to carry through at least the weekend, setting him up to be activated at some point next week. The second baseman has appeared in six games for the Pirates this season after being traded there at the deadline, posting a .364 batting average with three extra-base hits in 22 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Connor Overton - Three scoreless frames in debutOverton held the Reds scoreless across three innings during Thursday's no-decision. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three.

ImpactIt was a strong debut for the 28-year-old, who has yet to allow a run through his first 10.2 innings at the major-league level. As expected, Overton took on a light load for his first start, tossing 42 pitches (31 for strikes) over three frames. The right-hander will look to get further stretched out during his next outing, which projects for a rematch with Cincinnati on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Mychal Givens - Collects eighth saveGivens picked up the save Thursday after tossing a scoreless inning against the Pirates. He allowed two walks and no hits while striking out two.

ImpactWith a tight 1-0 lead and one out in the ninth, Givens walked back-to-back batters. The right-hander quickly minimized the threat, however, leading him to convert his eighth save out of night tries since joining the Reds in July. In that span, Given has compiled a 3.06 ERA and 1.36 ERA across 17.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mahle - Twirls six scoreless inningsMahle (12-5) earned the win Thursday after blanking the Pirates across six innings. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out four.

ImpactMahle used strong command to post his second consecutive quality start and help the Reds avoid a sweep in the tight 1-0 victory. The right-hander has posted a 1.85 ERA in 17 road starts this season while nearing the 200-strikeout milestone with 192 (good for 10th on the MLB leaderboard). Mahle will carry a 3.59 ERA and 1.20 WHIP into his next outing, which tentatively aligns for a rematch with Pittsburgh at home Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0

Tyler Mahle allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging Pittsburgh 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates squander good bullpen game, yet another sweep opportunity in shutout loss to RedsThe premise of a bullpen game for the 2021 Pirates can be a troubling thought. Since the trade deadline came and went, and especially with r...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jacob Stallings - Out of lineupStallings will sit Thursday against the Reds.

ImpactStallings has hit a respectable .289/.349/.368 in 10 games so far in September. Michael Perez takes over behind the plate Thursday, catching Connor Overton.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021•ROTOWIRE