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The Cincinnati Reds were 26-24, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
62°
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Warm
last night's win

Good place to be. Last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost. Factor in putting up 6.3 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy.

Reds Game on May 20

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (25-25)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andrew Abbott (4-2, 3.97 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (2-4, 6.04 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBC 10, Reds.TV

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
2818.609 W2
Cardinals
2819.5960.5 W1
Cubs
2920.5920.5 L4
Reds
2624.5204.0 W2
Pirates
2424.5005.0 L4

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
12.265.85634
44
Elly De La Cruz
11.290.88132
22
JJ Bleday
6.2991.03820

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
6-11.830.9559.0
41
Andrew Abbott
4-23.971.4656.2
34
Connor Phillips
1-05.061.7326.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
59
Blake Dunn
5 hits, .556 AVG in last 3 games
27
Sal Stewart
5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Chase Burns
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds continue to build momentum, following a solid 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, marking their fourth win in six games. Elly De La Cruz is buzzing after making key adjustments that reinforce his status as one of baseball's elite talents, while JJ Bleday is finally providing the outfield spark the Reds have desperately needed. With a recent offensive output of 6.3 runs per game, the Reds are showing they can score, but their pitching remains a concern, allowing 5.4 runs per game over the last week. There's also chatter about Edwin Arroyo's potential call-up, hinting at the franchise's commitment to bolstering their roster. As they look to extend their success against the Phillies again, fans are hopeful this team can finally find its groove.

Sources
The Stash List ’26: Week Eight
Baseball Prospectus
The Stash List ’26: Week Eight
Even though the Reds may be turning it around, Edwin Arroyo might be on the verge of a callup. The post The Stash List ’26: Week Eight appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.
Reds vs. Phillies prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, May 20 from proven model
CBS Sports
Reds vs. Phillies prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, May 20 from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's matinee matchup
Elly De La Cruz Does It Right
FanGraphs
Elly De La Cruz Does It Right
The Reds shortstop was already one of the top players in baseball. He's made a few adjustments in 2026 that could help him reach for even more.
JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed
Justbaseball
JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed
The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a combination that makes up a formidable outfield for a number of years. Whether it be a collection of fourth-outfield prototypes, players with glaring red flags, or failed prospects, the outfield has felt like it was always missing something. When the offseason started, the primary needs in Cincinnati […] The post JJ Bleday Is Giving the Reds Exactly What They Needed appeared first on Just Baseball.
Trea Turner: Busy on basepaths in loss
Rotowire
Trea Turner: Busy on basepaths in loss
Turner went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Reds. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
But the melody keeps haunting me: Reds 9, Phillies 4
Yahoo Sports
But the melody keeps haunting me: Reds 9, Phillies 4
Aaron Nola and the bullpen didn’t give the Phillies a chance

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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