Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 20-13, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were dismantled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-17 at PNC Park.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. Last night's 10-run loss is fresh and it shows. And a 7.9 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Reds Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Burns (3-1, 2.65 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (1-2, 3.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were dismantled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-17 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nathaniel Lowe went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Will Benson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- JJ Bleday went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
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21 | 12 | .636 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | W6 |
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Reds
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Brewers
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18 | 14 | .562 | 2.5 | W3 |
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Pirates
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18 | 16 | .529 | 3.5 | W2 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .260 | .878 | 29 | |
| 10 | .277 | .906 | 25 | |
| 2 | .308 | 1.317 | 3 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.65 | 1.12 | 34.0 | |
| 3-2 | 5.09 | 1.39 | 35.1 | |
| 2-2 | 5.57 | 1.73 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Reds News
A disastrous outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates saw the Cincinnati Reds issue a record-tying seven straight walks, a nightmarish statistic that illustrates a pitching staff in turmoil. The 17-7 loss was not just a defeat, it highlighted serious issues that can’t be ignored as the Reds sit at 20-12, barely holding onto their second place in the division. Chase Burns, despite his hot start and Cy Young buzz, gets snubbed in the latest MLB poll, while Dane Myers’ invaluable hitting is overshadowed by his struggles with the league's new technology. As Nick Lodolo inches closer to returning from injury, the Reds must find a way to regroup quickly before this rough patch becomes a trend.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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