Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 20-14, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds let it slip away against the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at PNC Park.
Rough stretch. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Also weighing on the score: pitching at 7.7 RA/G. That's a problem.
Reds Game on May 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Petty (TBD) vs Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Marquee Sports Network, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds let it slip away against the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cubs
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22 | 12 | .647 | W5 | |
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Cardinals
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20 | 14 | .588 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Reds
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20 | 14 | .588 | 2.0 | L3 |
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Brewers
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18 | 15 | .545 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Pirates
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19 | 16 | .543 | 3.5 | W3 |
Cincinnati Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .252 | .852 | 29 | |
| 10 | .271 | .890 | 25 | |
| 2 | .333 | 1.300 | 3 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.20 | 1.02 | 41.0 | |
| 3-2 | 5.09 | 1.39 | 35.1 | |
| 2-2 | 5.57 | 1.73 | 32.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Reds News
After a humiliating 17-7 loss to the Pirates, the Reds are in dire need of a turnaround as they sit at 20-13, struggling to maintain momentum. Chase Burns delivered the best start of his young career, but even his strong showing wasn't enough to stave off defeat, highlighting the team's pitching woes with a staggering 7.9 runs allowed per game over the last week. Fans are still clinging to hope with Andrew Abbott's promising performance, marking his first win of the season, but the organization continues to feel disrespected by MLB execs despite their solid start. Roster changes loom as the Reds look to bring in Chase Petty and make necessary adjustments, but the pressure mounts with significant injuries and a recent string of losses, leaving Cincinnati's playoff aspirations hanging in the balance.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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