Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 68-74, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. 6.6 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up. Compounding things, outscored by 11 this week.
Reds Game on September 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brady Singer (5-13, 4.83 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (10-4, 3.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Matt McLain went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Tyler Stephenson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
88 | 55 | .615 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 62 | .566 | 7.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
71 | 72 | .497 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
70 | 73 | .490 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
68 | 74 | .479 | 19.5 | W1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .268 | .822 | 106 | |
| 22 | .278 | .840 | 62 | |
| 21 | .211 | .723 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-3 | 2.79 | 1.16 | 145.1 | |
| 6-5 | 2.54 | 1.31 | 67.1 | |
| 0-0 | 3.96 | 1.48 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
After a disappointing loss to the Brewers, the Reds are left searching for answers as they approach the end of a frustrating season. With a 67-74 record and a pitching staff that has allowed 7.3 runs per game over the last week, the team's recent struggles highlight the urgent need for reinforcements. Edwin Arroyo, a highly-touted prospect, faces pressure to prove his worth in September, while the Reds' glaring offseason needs are becoming impossible to ignore. Elly De La Cruz continues to shine, making a habit of celebrating bobblehead night with flair, but individual brilliance isn’t enough when the team drops games like yesterday's 7-10 contest. As the Reds prepare for another showdown with the Brewers, they must channel their tenacity into consistent performance if they want to salvage anything from this season.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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