Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 29-28, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-5 at Great American Ball Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. The 2-4 record this week is doing most of the damage. Making it worse, a loss by 3 last night and the vibes reflect it.
Reds Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Lodolo (1-1, 5.57 ERA) vs Spencer Strider (3-0, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-5 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- JJ Bleday went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
34 | 21 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
32 | 27 | .542 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
30 | 26 | .536 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
31 | 28 | .525 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
29 | 28 | .509 | 6.0 | L3 |
Cincinnati Reds are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .274 | .843 | 37 | |
| 12 | .260 | .832 | 37 | |
| 9 | .295 | 1.024 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | 1.96 | 0.96 | 64.1 | |
| 1-3 | 2.52 | 1.04 | 25.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.81 | 1.46 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds face a troubling uphill battle as they prepare for their rematch against the Atlanta Braves after yesterday's disheartening 8-3 loss. The bullpen crisis deepens with Pierce Johnson hitting the 15-day IL due to elbow inflammation, further exposing the team's struggles to find reliable arms as the trade deadline approaches. Brady Singer, who takes the mound tonight, is under immense pressure after back-to-back starts where he surrendered three home runs. The Reds cannot afford another misstep, especially with young relievers failing to show promise and the offense stagnating at just 3.9 runs per game over the last week. With Lyon Richardson called up to fill the gaps, fans are left hoping for a spark as the team's momentum continues to slip. Time to step up or risk falling further behind.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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