Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 12-8, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds held off the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Target Field.
Some of this, some of that. Winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows. On top of that, relatively healthy at 4 on the IL.
Reds Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Abbott (0-2, 5.85 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (3-0, 1.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds held off the Minnesota Twins 2-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Eugenio Suárez went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
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Reds
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12 | 8 | .600 | W1 | |
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Cardinals
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11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Brewers
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11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 | W3 |
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Cubs
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10 | 9 | .526 | 1.5 | W3 |
Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .300 | 1.062 | 17 | |
| 6 | .269 | .903 | 11 | |
| 3 | .257 | .747 | 11 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
Brandon Williamson's stellar performance against the Minnesota Twins is just what the Cincinnati Reds needed to shake off the sting of their recent 0-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. With the Reds currently sitting at 11-8, Williamson's strong showing is a reminder of the potential this team has, especially with Eugenio Suárez turning back the clock and stepping up in critical moments. And just when concerns about the catcher position were rising, an encouraging update on Jose Trevino's injury provides a silver lining. Spencer Steer's resilient attitude after being hit by a pitch underscores the gritty mindset of this squad, which looks to build momentum against the Twins. The Reds may be in the middle of a rough stretch, but with a few key players heating up, there's reason for optimism as they head into this evening's clash.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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