The Reds currently hold a 37-42 record following a difficult divisional series against Milwaukee. Cincinnati had a scheduled off-day on Thursday. The team used it to regroup after being swept by the Brewers in a 6-5 heartbreaker on Wednesday night.
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MLB Game Recap
The Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Reds with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. Starter Rhett Lowder took the loss, allowing three runs on eight hits over 5.2 innings while striking out six. The game turned in the ninth inning. Cincinnati loaded the bases with one out. Joel Kuhnel then induced a game-ending double play from Dane Myers to seal the sweep.
Standout Performer
Spencer Steer: 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K. Steer launched a two-run home run in the eighth inning to spark a late-inning rally for the Reds. His 13th home run of the season brought Cincinnati within striking distance. However, the comeback fell just short in the final frame.
Key News & Notes
The Reds sent right-hander Emilio Pagan to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. He is there to begin a rehab assignment. This follows an eight-week absence due to a hamstring strain. Manager Terry Francona provided a positive update on Nick Lodolo. He stated the lefty should make his next start. This is despite a scary 107-mph line drive to his wrist on Tuesday. Meanwhile, ace Hunter Greene is nearing a return after tossing four shutout innings in his most recent rehab start.
Farm Report
- Louisville Bats (AAA): Game Postponed due to Rain
- Chattanooga Lookouts (AA): Ruben Ibarra had an impressive game. He finished 3-for-5 with two home runs. He also scored three runs in a 10-3 win on June 25. Ibarra has found his power stroke, launching three home runs over his last two games.
- Dayton Dragons (A+): Carter Graham had a strong performance, going 2-for-3. He hit a home run (17) and a double in an 11-4 loss on June 25. Graham continues to lead the Dragons with an elite 1.081 OPS.
- Daytona Tortugas (A): Kyle Henley went 0-for-4 with a walk in a 12-6 loss on June 25. Despite the hitless night, Henley has hit .371 over his previous 11 days of play.
- ACL Reds (ROK): Reid Clague allowed one run in 3.0 innings with five strikeouts in a 6-4 win on June 24. Clague set new career highs in both innings and strikeouts in his first professional start.
Looking Ahead
The Reds travel to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates on Friday, June 26. Andrew Abbott is the probable starter for Cincinnati, coming off a strong five-inning, six-strikeout performance in his last outing.
With the rotation and bullpen finally getting healthy, the real 2026 season starts now.
