Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 18-10, 1st in the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.
The numbers paint a decent picture. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Also helping: scoring 6.7 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Reds Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Burns (2-1, 2.57 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reds
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18 | 10 | .643 | L1 | |
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Cubs
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17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 | L3 |
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Pirates
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16 | 13 | .552 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cardinals
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15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Brewers
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | W1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.000 | 5.000 | 1 | |
| 9 | .291 | .987 | 29 | |
| 9 | .274 | .907 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.57 | 1.07 | 28.0 | |
| 3-1 | 3.18 | 1.18 | 34.0 | |
| 2-1 | 4.97 | 1.62 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 4 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Reds News
The Reds' bullpen faced a harsh reality check in their 3-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers, raising concerns about their late-inning reliability despite a solid week where they went 5-2. JJ Bleday’s growing role could shake up the lineup as the team seeks more offensive production, especially with the injury to ace Hunter Greene leaving a gap that Chase Burns is stepping up to fill, his 2.57 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 28 innings demonstrate his potential as a key contributor. Meanwhile, the impressive performance of minor league hitters like Rece Hinds offers a glimpse of a promising future, emphasizing that while last night’s loss stings, the Reds have the talent and depth to stay competitive.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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