Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 9-6, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds bested the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. Last night's win by 4 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Pulling the other way, a -8 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Reds Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Abbott (0-1, 3.18 ERA) vs José Soriano (3-0, 0.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, FanDuel Sports Network West |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds bested the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Elly De La Cruz went 3-4.
- Nathaniel Lowe went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Spencer Steer went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pirates
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9 | 5 | .643 | W2 | |
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Reds
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9 | 6 | .600 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Cardinals
|
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8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Brewers
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8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 | L4 |
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Cubs
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6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 | L2 |
Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .340 | 1.129 | 10 | |
| 4 | .271 | .883 | 7 | |
| 2 | .232 | .652 | 8 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Reds News
The Cincinnati Reds suffered a brutal 10-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels, reinforcing their ongoing offensive struggles, as they’ve averaged a dismal 2.7 runs per game over the past week. Ke'Bryan Hayes continues to be a focal point of concern as his bat fails to meet expectations amid a lineup full of question marks. The Reds did show some life in their first inning with four runs, but with only 8 wins in 14 games, their recent performance feels like a mirage against the backdrop of earlier season hopes. The return of Elly De La Cruz might be seen as a positive amidst the chaos, yet the ghosts of Jeimer Candelario's salary still haunt the team's finances. With Brandon Williamson on the mound next, the Reds must find a way to turn this downward trend around before it becomes a defining narrative.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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