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The Cincinnati Reds were 20-19, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds got routed by the Houston Astros 0-10 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

Hard to find a bright spot in the data. Dropping one by 10 last night stings. Pair that with only 0 of the last 7 in the win column.

Reds Game on May 09

Opponent:Houston Astros (16-23)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Chase Burns (3-1, 2.20 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1.96 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FS1, FS1, Space City Home Network, Reds.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds got routed by the Houston Astros 0-10 at Great American Ball Park.

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Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Cubs
2712.692 W10
Cardinals
2315.6053.5 W2
Brewers
2016.5565.5 W2
Pirates
2118.5386.0 L1
Reds
2019.5137.0 L8

Cincinnati Reds are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -29 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
59
Blake Dunn
1.5001.8501
44
Elly De La Cruz
10.271.85728
27
Sal Stewart
10.245.82130

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
3-12.201.0241.0
41
Andrew Abbott
1-25.131.6440.1
25
Rhett Lowder
3-35.401.4138.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
9
Matt McLain
4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Chase Burns
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are in a freefall, extending their losing streak to eight games after a humiliating 10-0 defeat to the Houston Astros. While Nick Lodolo made his long-awaited return to the mound and showed glimpses of promise, allowing two 2-run homers, it wasn't nearly enough to stave off the collective despair surrounding the team. Fans are growing restless as the Reds have plummeted to a staggering -27 run differential over their last seven games, and frustration is mounting. With a weakened bullpen and critical injuries still plaguing the roster, the Reds need to find a way to snap this grim stretch soon, or the season could slip away before it truly begins.

Sources
Reds finally activate Nick Lodolo but quietly weakened bullpen depth
Blogredmachine
Reds finally activate Nick Lodolo but quietly weakened bullpen depth
The Cincinnati Reds are ready to welcome Nick Lodolo back to the starting rotation after several weeks on the injured list.
Reds’ ugly losing streak comes with one silver lining fans can’t ignore
Blogredmachine
Reds’ ugly losing streak comes with one silver lining fans can’t ignore
The Cincinnati Reds losing streak has reached seven games, and a number of fans are ready to throw in the towel.
Lodolo's season debut a bright spot as Reds drop 8th straight
MLB.com
Lodolo's season debut a bright spot as Reds drop 8th straight
CINCINNATI -- By the time Friday’s game reached the ninth inning, fans inside Great American Ball Park were expressing their displeasure with a rapidly approaching eighth straight loss. They were already looking forward to Oz “The Mentalist” Pearlman entertaining them and perhaps taking their mind off a 10-0 rout at
Injury updates: Lowder's MRI clean; Greene throws; Geno swings
MLB.com
Injury updates: Lowder's MRI clean; Greene throws; Geno swings
CINCINNATI -- At this point, manager Terry Francona will take all the good news he can get regarding his banged up pitching staff. And so it was on Friday, as the Reds skipper revealed that the MRI exam earlier in the day on Rhett Lowder's right shoulder came back with
Reds smoked by Astros in 10-0 drubbing for 8th straight loss
Red Reporter
Reds smoked by Astros in 10-0 drubbing for 8th straight loss
The Cincinnati Reds were absolutely smoked by the Houston Astros to the tune of 10-0 on Friday night in Great American Ball Park, the loss stretching this agonizing losing streak to 8 games (so far). Nick Lodolo returned and looked mostly ok, though he did get touched up for a pair of 2-run homers in […]
Game 39: Reds vs. Astros (6:10 PM ET) – Lodolo vs. Burrows
Red Reporter
Game 39: Reds vs. Astros (6:10 PM ET) – Lodolo vs. Burrows
I don’t know the first thing about the Houston Astros this year, and I don’t care. The Cincinnati Reds need to beat ‘em tonight, and beat’ em up good. First pitch will be chucked by Nick Lodolo, finally, as he makes his 2026 debut. First pitch is set for 6:10 PM ET. Lineups for both […]

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