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The Cincinnati Reds were 20-11, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds handled the Colorado Rockies 6-4 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
74°
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Warm
taking over first place

Things are trending well. Moved into first. That's a big deal for the score. But 6.1 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

Reds Game on May 01

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (16-16)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Brady Singer (2-1, 4.97 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (2-1, 3.18 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Apple TV, Apple TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds handled the Colorado Rockies 6-4 at Great American Ball Park.

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Highlights

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Reds
2011.645 W1
Cubs
1912.6131.0 W2
Cardinals
1813.5812.0 W4
Brewers
1614.5333.5 W1
Pirates
1616.5004.5 L5

Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
9.281.94329
44
Elly De La Cruz
10.282.92024
22
JJ Bleday
1.3331.3891

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
3-12.651.1234.0
25
Rhett Lowder
3-13.181.1834.0
51
Brady Singer
2-14.971.6229.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
17
Dane Myers
3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
31
Nathaniel Lowe
4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
7
Spencer Steer
4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
49
Brock Burke
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

Brandon Williamson's injury is a significant blow for the Reds as he heads to the IL with shoulder fatigue after a rough outing against the Rockies, where Cincinnati suffered a painful 2-13 loss. In response, the team is leaning on their young arms, with Andrew Abbott set to take the mound in today's rubber match against Colorado. Abbott is coming off a much-needed quality start that marked his first win of the season, a sign of hope amid recent struggles. The Reds find themselves in first place despite the recent setback, showcasing the resilience of their outstanding bullpen and the emergence of young talent. With Sal Stewart and JJ Bleday heating up at the plate, Cincinnati is eager to bounce back and maintain their grip on the division lead.

Sources
Reds turn to electric young arm after Brandon Williamson lands on the IL
Blogredmachine
Reds turn to electric young arm after Brandon Williamson lands on the IL
The Cincinnati Reds needed another pitcher to replace injured start Brandon Williamson and are turning to more of their most electric young arms.
Forgotten Reds' arm could be the bullpen weapon they've been missing
Blogredmachine
Forgotten Reds' arm could be the bullpen weapon they've been missing
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen has been outstanding to begin the season. But a forgotten arm has been performing quite well down in the Reds' minor leagues.
How Abbott got 'vindication' with 1st win of '26 after early-season struggles
MLB.com
How Abbott got 'vindication' with 1st win of '26 after early-season struggles
CINCINNATI -- Dissatisfied with the rocky outings that have defined the beginning of his season, Andrew Abbott and pitching coach Derek Johnson felt it was time for the left-hander to return to the roots of past success. On Thursday, Abbott delivered a quality start, got quality defense and was lifted
What it means to be in 1st place (or last) on May 1
MLB.com
What it means to be in 1st place (or last) on May 1
With April coming to a close, we are a full month-plus into the 2026 season -- which means the events of the past month are worth analyzing. Sure, it’s just one-sixth of the regular season, but plenty of trends have already begun to take shape. Let’s take a look at
Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List
The Reds announced that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. Right-hander Zach Maxwell has been recalled in a corresponding move. Williamson started yesterday’s game against the Rockies at Great American Ball Park. He pitched three innings before being removed with shoulder fatigue. After the game, […]
Game 31: Reds vs. Rockies (12:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Lorenzen
Red Reporter
Game 31: Reds vs. Rockies (12:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Lorenzen
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon in Great American Ball Park in the series finale, a rubber match that will determine who claims the series victory. In it will feature former Red Michael Lorenzen on the bump for the Rockies, a mound he’ll share to start with lefty Andrew […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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