Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 57-61, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Rate Field.
Treading water. Getting outscored by 10 in a week. That tanks the score. On top of that, a quiet 3.6 R/G from the lineup this week.
Reds Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Rhett Lowder (4-7, 5.26 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (3-9, 5.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox 5-4 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Tyler Stephenson went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Eugenio Suárez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 46 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
70 | 50 | .583 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
60 | 60 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
57 | 61 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.5 | L2 |
Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .254 | .803 | 87 | |
| 20 | .271 | .847 | 56 | |
| 20 | .223 | .794 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-2 | 2.61 | 1.12 | 124.0 | |
| 5-4 | 2.79 | 1.26 | 58.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.84 | 1.03 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Reds News
Nick Lodolo's return from the injured list is a much-needed boost for the Reds as they gear up to face the Chicago White Sox, but the team is still grappling with the loss of Hunter Greene to UCL surgery. With the bullpen in shambles this season, retaining breakout arm Emilio Pagán becomes essential, especially after his heroic 14-pitch battle helped secure a recent win. Meanwhile, first-round pick Michael Toglia joins the mix, adding some fresh energy to a roster that desperately needs it. On the minor league front, Justin Lebron's pro debut showed promise despite a tough loss for High-A Dayton. As the Reds cling to a lukewarm 56-61 record, the urgency to capitalize on these roster moves and rising talents is palpable.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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