Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 51-57, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at Great American Ball Park.
Hard to read this team right now. Getting outscored by 9 in a week. That tanks the score. On top of that, 3.0 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.
Reds Game on July 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hunter Greene (2-2, 7.06 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (9-9, 3.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Reds.TV |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 41 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
62 | 47 | .569 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 13.0 | L3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
54 | 55 | .495 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
51 | 57 | .472 | 16.0 | W1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .254 | .804 | 80 | |
| 18 | .279 | .859 | 48 | |
| 18 | .228 | .800 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-1 | 2.40 | 1.12 | 112.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 34.1 | |
| 4-4 | 2.56 | 1.31 | 52.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds' recent struggles continue to cast a shadow as they sit at 50-57 after a rough 1-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. With the trade deadline looming, the return of Matt McLain only highlights the urgent need for roster adjustments amid a season marked by injuries and underperformance,especially from their new middle infield duo with Elly De La Cruz trying to find his footing. Speaking of De La Cruz, his recent heroics, including a three-double night capped by a dramatic walk-off, provide some hope, but the Reds need more consistency across the board and can’t afford to waste the talents of their rising stars. As they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, buyers in this competitive landscape, the pressure is on for the Reds to redefine their trajectory.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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