Cincinnati Reds News & Updates
The Cincinnati Reds were 64-72, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were blown out by the Chicago Cubs 5-17 at Wrigley Field.
The score reflects some real issues. Last night's loss by 12 drags the score down. Compounding things, a 7.4 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Reds Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Burns (14-3, 2.77 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (8-9, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
Reds Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds were blown out by the Chicago Cubs 5-17 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
Highlights
- Sal Stewart went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Reds Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
85 | 51 | .625 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
77 | 59 | .566 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 69 | .496 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
66 | 71 | .482 | 19.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
64 | 72 | .471 | 21.0 | L1 |
Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Reds Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .265 | .821 | 104 | |
| 21 | .269 | .825 | 60 | |
| 20 | .207 | .711 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-3 | 2.77 | 1.15 | 139.2 | |
| 5-5 | 2.67 | 1.33 | 64.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.47 | 0.99 | 36.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Reds News
Elly De La Cruz is turning the Reds' fortunes against left-handed pitching on their way to a thrilling 10-8 victory over the Cubs, showcasing the team's resilience. In the spotlight, rookie sensation Sal Stewart is making a compelling case for Rookie of the Year with his remarkable season, now boasting 30 homers and over 100 RBIs,numbers that put him in elite company. As they look to secure a series win tonight, Chase Burns is set to make his first career start under the bright lights of Sunday Night Baseball, adding excitement to an already charged atmosphere at Wrigley. With Tyler Stephenson's big three-run homer and Stewart's consistent power, the Reds have the momentum, even if their pitching has left something to be desired lately.
Reds Upcoming Schedule
The Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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