Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 58-62, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds escaped with a win against the Chicago White Sox 9-8 at Rate Field.
Stuck in neutral. A -16 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly. Also weighing on the score: 6.0 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Reds Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Burns (13-2, 2.61 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds escaped with a win against the Chicago White Sox 9-8 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Sal Stewart went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tyler Stephenson went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Eugenio Suárez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
75 | 47 | .615 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
71 | 51 | .582 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
61 | 60 | .504 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 16.5 | W1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .259 | .817 | 89 | |
| 20 | .268 | .838 | 56 | |
| 20 | .218 | .777 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-2 | 2.61 | 1.12 | 124.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.77 | 1.00 | 39.0 | |
| 5-4 | 2.76 | 1.26 | 58.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds are in desperate need of a wake-up call after suffering a brutal 0-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, showing an offense that has been as lifeless as a flat soda,averaging just 2.9 runs per game over the last week. Things took a darker turn with the grim news that Hunter Greene has undergone his second Tommy John surgery, likely sidelining him until 2028, leaving the Reds with a massive void in their rotation. Amidst this turmoil, rookie Sal Stewart took a fastball to the helmet, drawing ire from manager Terry Francona, who voiced his frustration about the White Sox's tactics. As the Reds sit at 57-62, it feels like the clock is ticking on both this season and the future of the franchise. With every game feeling like a must-win, the Reds need to find their spark before it's too late.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 5-game series starting Monday.
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