Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Giants.
Chandler allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Wednesday.
Bachar will serve as the opening pitcher in Thursday's game against the Giants, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Giants.
Gonzales went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 13-12 win over the Giants.
Cruz went 4-for-6 with a run scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 13-12 win over the Giants.
Lowe went 4-for-6 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's wild 13-12 win over the Giants.
Montgomery (6-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's wild 13-12 victory over the Giants, giving up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
Skenes didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's wild 13-12 win over the Giants, coughing up five runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
The Pirates signed Herrera to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
We understand the risks associated with backing the Pirates, even with Paul Skenes on the mound. Still, Skenes remains dominant, especially at PNC Park, where he's posted a 1.87 ERA in ten starts, and throwing out last Saturday's start in Denver, Skenes has an 0.67 ERA since the start of July. That can be enough to overlook Pittsburgh's offensive shortcomings. Meanwhile, though still in the NL wild card race, not sure about trusting the Reds, who lost recent series vs. the lowly Braves and Nats, while Brady Singer's road numbers (including a 5.73 ERA) simply haven't been consistent enough this season. Play Pirates on the Run Line.
I will touch on Paul Skenes in the Thursday newsletter but long story short: He has utterly dominated the Reds in his brief career. And I mean utterly. But here's what probably happens the way things are going: Skenes throws five innings of one-hit ball and leaves with a 2-0 lead ... only for the bullpen to give up a three-run jack in the ninth and lose 3-2. We shall risk it. Reds pitcher Brady Singer has a 5.73 road ERA. First 5 is probably fine too but this is cheaper. I slightly worry about a 0-0 score through five with that iffy Pittsburgh offense, but I guess you could say that through nine too. Obviously listed pitchers.
