Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 24-21, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 at Progressive Field.
Things are trending well. The offense at 5.9 R/G is a clear positive right now. On top of that, outscoring teams by 5 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Reds Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Paddack (0-5, 7.63 ERA) vs Joey Cantillo (3-1, 2.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt McLain went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- JJ Bleday went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
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29 | 16 | .644 | W2 | |
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Brewers
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25 | 17 | .595 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Cardinals
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26 | 18 | .591 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Reds
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24 | 21 | .533 | 5.0 | W2 |
Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .345 | 1.241 | 19 | |
| 10 | .298 | .885 | 30 | |
| 10 | .238 | .784 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.87 | 1.00 | 53.0 | |
| 3-2 | 4.21 | 1.50 | 51.1 | |
| 2-3 | 5.79 | 1.67 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 1 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .091 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds are riding high after a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, thanks in large part to the stellar play of Matt McLain and JJ Bleday. McLain, who has finally turned the corner into the player fans anticipated, delivered a crucial homer and made a spectacular diving stop to secure the win. Bleday also kept his hot bat going, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. With Andrew Abbott on the mound, the pitching staff is looking sharper, but the return of Eugenio Suárez looms over the roster. Balancing his return with the current momentum could put the Reds in a tricky spot. As they prepare for another showdown in the Ohio Cup, the Reds are showing signs of life, but consistency will be key to sustain this energy.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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