Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 3-2, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-8 at Great American Ball Park.
Only 5 games in. Not a great stretch. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Compounding things, a -4 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Reds Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Abbott (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh , Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-8 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Sal Stewart went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brewers
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4 | 1 | .800 | W1 | |
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Reds
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3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
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3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
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2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | L1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-2 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .563 | 1.807 | 3 | |
| 2 | .200 | .804 | 2 | |
| 0 | .429 | .858 | 1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds are riding high after a solid 2-0 victory over the Pirates, pushing their record to 3-1, but the echoes of Brandon Williamson's rough return still linger. After a grueling 560-day wait, Williamson was tagged for three homers in his first start back, raising concerns about his future in the rotation amid Nick Lodolo's uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Cubs' Nico Hoerner extension puts Matt McLain's potential deal into question, creating a tricky situation for the Reds. With a strong 2.5 runs allowed per game from the pitching staff, there's a silver lining as they head into another matchup with the Pirates. As Tyler Stephenson shows camaraderie by gifting swim trunks to his manager, the team must focus on turning momentum into a long-term success story.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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