The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 37-41 record. They suffered a 2-0 shutout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz returned from the injured list in the last 24 hours. Starter Nick Lodolo had an outing shortened by injury.
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MLB Game Recap
The Reds lost 2-0 to Milwaukee. Brewers starter Brandon Sproat recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts. He allowed just one hit over six innings. Nick Lodolo pitched four scoreless frames with six strikeouts. He exited with a left wrist contusion. Major league debutant Julian Garcia took the loss. He surrendered a sixth-inning RBI triple to Jake Bauers. Cincinnati’s offense managed only two hits for the second consecutive game, struggling to provide support in De La Cruz’s return.
Standout Performer
Nick Lodolo 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K. Lodolo silenced Milwaukee’s hitters early. He navigated through four innings. This was despite being struck in the hand by an infield single in the fourth. His efficiency kept the game scoreless and showcased his dominant command before the injury forced an early exit.
Key News & Notes
The Reds activated Elly De La Cruz from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. They optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville to open a roster spot. Reliever Emilio Pagan threw his second live batting practice on Monday. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment this Thursday. Additionally, Nick Lodolo is being monitored for a wrist contusion following his exit from Tuesday’s game.
Farm Report
- Louisville Bats (AAA): Hunter Greene: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K; Result: 3-2 Win over St. Paul. Greene threw 64 pitches in his Triple-A rehab debut, successfully working around a first-inning triple to keep the Saints scoreless.
- Chattanooga Lookouts (AA): Carlos Jorge: 2-for-5, 2B, R; Result: 4-3 Loss to Pensacola. Jorge secured a multi-hit performance, but the Lookouts’ bullpen surrendered a late lead in the eighth inning.
- Dayton Dragons (High-A): Carlos Sanchez: 4-for-5, 3B, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Result: 8-5 Win over West Michigan. Sanchez’s tie-breaking RBI single fueled a late three-run rally to secure the series opener.
- Daytona Tortugas (Low-A): Stharlin Torres: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K; Result: 6-2 Win over Lakeland. Torres set a career high with six scoreless innings, matching the longest start by a Daytona pitcher this season.
- ACL Reds (Rookie): Yorman Romero: 2-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Result: 8-1 Win over ACL White Sox. Romero’s home run paced an eight-hit attack in a dominant victory.
Looking Ahead
Rhett Lowder (3-4, 4.82 ERA) is scheduled to face Milwaukee’s Shane Drohan (3-2, 3.40 ERA) on Wednesday evening.
The Reds’ offense has vanished with back-to-back two-hit games; can they find a spark before the Brewers complete the sweep?
