Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 59-63, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Miami Marlins 4-8 at Great American Ball Park.
Not a great stretch. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. And a -18 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Reds Game on August 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.86 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (6-9, 3.39 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Miami Marlins 4-8 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Sal Stewart went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Matt McLain went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ke'Bryan Hayes went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
76 | 48 | .613 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
72 | 52 | .581 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
62 | 61 | .504 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 16.5 | L1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .261 | .815 | 91 | |
| 20 | .264 | .825 | 56 | |
| 20 | .219 | .777 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-2 | 2.47 | 1.09 | 131.0 | |
| 5-4 | 2.72 | 1.24 | 59.2 | |
| 2-1 | 3.43 | 1.02 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds are at a crossroads, grappling with the ramifications of Hunter Greene's injury, which could force them to make a decision on Brady Singer that no one anticipated. Meanwhile, Matt McLain broke out of his slump, showcasing his talent not just with the bat but also by setting a new standard for Reds' second basemen defensively, despite the team's recent struggles. As the Reds cling to a lukewarm 59-62 record, Terry Francona's unwavering loyalty to veterans might impede the ascent of promising young talents like Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart. On a brighter note, the potential return of bullpen stalwarts Tony Santillan and Levi Stoudt hints at an impending boost for a struggling pitching staff, which has been forced to shoulder an alarming run differential of -16 over the last week.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 5-game series starting Monday.
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