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The Cincinnati Reds were 57-62, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 0-5 at Rate Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

The indicators are pointing down. A loss by 5 last night and the vibes reflect it. Also weighing on the score: 2.9 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.

Reds Game on August 13

Opponent:Chicago White Sox (62-57)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andrew Abbott (6-7, 3.92 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-6, 4.17 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Reds.TV, Chicago Sports Network

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 0-5 at Rate Field.

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Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
7447.612 L3
Cubs
7150.5873.0 W3
Cardinals
6160.50413.0 W2
Reds
5762.47916.0 L1
Pirates
5864.47516.5 L3

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
25.256.80487
44
Elly De La Cruz
20.268.83956
22
JJ Bleday
20.220.78447

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
13-22.611.12124.0
49
Brock Burke
5-42.791.2658.0
70
Tejay Antone
1-02.841.0338.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Chase Burns
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
15
Emilio Pagán
3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Reds News

Emilio Pagán's ongoing struggles have raised eyebrows and fueled discussions about roster decisions, as the Reds tread water in a lukewarm 57-61 season. Despite their recent 5-4 win against the White Sox, the offensive woes continue to loom large, with Sal Stewart's two hits standing out amid a dismal stretch where Cincinnati went eight innings without a hit. On a brighter note, the Reds may have unearthed a potential 'core four' in the minors, with Justin Lebron making a splash in his professional debut. As the team weighs its options and future prospects, the immediate challenge remains: finding offensive consistency and support for the pitching staff, especially with Rhett Lowder set to take the mound next against the White Sox.

Sources
Reds might have an Emilio Pagán problem if he keeps pitching like this
Blogredmachine
Reds might have an Emilio Pagán problem if he keeps pitching like this
The Cincinnati Reds may have a roster problem brewing that many fans didn't expect following Emilio Pagán's slow start to the 2026 season.
Reds may have their new 'core four' ready to make some noise in the minors
Blogredmachine
Reds may have their new 'core four' ready to make some noise in the minors
Justin Lebron made his professional debut for the Dayton Dragons, and the Cincinnati Reds may have a new 'core four' down in the minor leagues.
Stewart's 2 hits bookend Reds' frustrating offensive output
MLB.com
Stewart's 2 hits bookend Reds' frustrating offensive output
CHICAGO -- Sal Stewart supplied the Reds with a hit in the first inning Wednesday night. Then he waited eight innings and supplied their next one. In between, Cincinnati sent 26 batters to the plate without producing another.
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Reds 1st round draftee Justin Lebron had a 2-hit debut with Dayton Dragons
Red Reporter
Reds 1st round draftee Justin Lebron had a 2-hit debut with Dayton Dragons
The Cincinnati Reds used the 18th pick of the 2026 MLB Draft to select shortstop Justin Lebron out of the University of Alabama, a player who actually entered the 2026 season for the SEC powerhouse as a potential #1 overall pick. Things didn’t go quite as well for him during his final season in Tuscaloosa, […]
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox – Rhett Lowder vs. Luis Castillo
Red Reporter
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox – Rhett Lowder vs. Luis Castillo
In a bygone era where some baseball front offices still valued the concepts of wins and earned run average as gospel, the Cincinnati Reds managed to flip Dan Straily to the Miami Marlins for a fireballing young pitching prospect named Luis Castillo. Castillo, in turn, gave the Reds 792.1 IP across six seasons, 17.8 bWAR, […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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