Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 20-18, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds dropped one to the Chicago Cubs 3-8 at Wrigley Field.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. 0-7 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Pair that with last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows.
Reds Game on May 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Lodolo (TBD) vs Mike Burrows (1-4, 5.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds dropped one to the Chicago Cubs 3-8 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Sal Stewart went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Blake Dunn went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cubs
|
|
26 | 12 | .684 | W9 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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22 | 15 | .595 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Pirates
|
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21 | 17 | .553 | 5.0 | W2 |
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Brewers
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19 | 16 | .543 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
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|
20 | 18 | .526 | 6.0 | L7 |
Cincinnati Reds are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -27 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .500 | 1.850 | 1 | |
| 10 | .245 | .830 | 30 | |
| 10 | .265 | .847 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.20 | 1.02 | 41.0 | |
| 1-2 | 5.13 | 1.64 | 40.1 | |
| 3-3 | 5.40 | 1.41 | 38.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds' misery deepened on Thursday with a crushing 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, marking their seventh consecutive defeat and a disastrous road trip. Rhett Lowder left the game with right shoulder discomfort, amplifying concerns about a struggling rotation already depleted by injuries. Tyler Stephenson's latest blunder behind the plate epitomized the team's current plight, as defensive lapses continue to plague this squad. Even the promising performances from Elly De La Cruz, who started at DH, and Matt McLain, who is heating up, can't mask the mounting frustrations of fans. With a 20-17 record and a 1-6 stretch that has seen them outscored by 20 runs, the Reds need to find a spark fast before this season slips completely out of reach.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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