Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 65-72, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds downed the Chicago Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Field.
Nothing is running away in either direction. The mound has been a liability at 7.4 RA/G. Compounding things, opponents have them by 16 runs this week.
Reds Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brady Singer (5-12, 4.72 ERA) vs Michael King (8-9, 3.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Reds.TV, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19 |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds downed the Chicago Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dane Myers went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Sal Stewart went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Tyler Stephenson went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Héctor Rodríguez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
85 | 52 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
77 | 60 | .562 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 70 | .493 | 17.5 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
67 | 71 | .486 | 18.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
65 | 72 | .474 | 20.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .266 | .827 | 105 | |
| 21 | .271 | .829 | 60 | |
| 20 | .208 | .713 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-3 | 2.79 | 1.16 | 145.1 | |
| 5-5 | 2.62 | 1.32 | 65.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.47 | 0.99 | 36.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
Elly De La Cruz's exit with tightness in his left quadriceps is a troubling development for the Reds, as they're already grappling with the fallout from a brutal 17-5 loss to the Cubs just a day prior. The timing couldn't be worse, Cincinnati's September schedule is a minefield against playoff contenders, making De La Cruz's health a major concern. Thankfully, the Reds showcased their power in a 7-5 win over Chicago, with rookie Sal Stewart smashing his 31st home run, marking his third consecutive game with a long ball. While the Reds have shown they can play spoiler, they need their superstar healthy to capitalize on opportunities. The coming days are critical as we await news on De La Cruz, and the Reds desperately need his bat in the lineup.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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