The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-30 record and sit 6.5 games out of first place in the National League Central. The club spent the last 24 hours reshuffling its pitching staff. They are preparing for a pivotal road series against the St. Louis Cardinals after an off-day on Thursday.
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MLB Game Recap
The Reds dropped their last outing to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in a 5-2 loss. Starting pitcher Chase Burns dominated through six innings. He allowed two runs on four hits and struck out nine. However, the bullpen struggled. Tony Santillan surrendered three runs in the ninth. The game turned when Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single. Nick Loftin then hit a home run to seal the Royals’ victory.
Standout Performer
Outfielder Blake Dunn led the offense on Wednesday by going 2-for-4 with a game-tying two-run home run. His blast in the fifth inning drove in Matt McLain. It provided nearly all of the runs for Cincinnati in the contest. The team ultimately lost. However, Dunn’s multi-hit performance provided a necessary power boost. The lineup is currently missing several key starters.
Key News & Notes
Roster moves dominated Thursday’s off-day. The Reds traded right-hander Kyle Nicolas to the Orioles for cash. They sent both Brandon Leibrandt and Lyon Richardson outright to Triple-A Louisville. Catcher Jose Trevino officially started his rehab assignment with the Louisville Bats on Thursday. This marks a critical step toward his return to the active roster. Additionally, shortstop Elly De La Cruz remains in Arizona. He begins treatment for a moderate Grade 1 to 2 hamstring strain.
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Farm Report
- Louisville Bats: Chase Petty allowed two runs over 6.0 innings with seven strikeouts in a 2-0 loss to Memphis, as the offense was held to just one hit.
- Chattanooga Lookouts: Jay Allen II went 1-for-4 with a stolen base. He hit a clutch, two-out RBI single in the ninth inning. This secured a 2-1 victory.
- Dayton Dragons: Kien Vu finished 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base. He hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning. The Dayton Dragons secured a 4-3 win over West Michigan.
- Daytona Tortugas: Mike Villani struck out five batters over 2.0 hitless innings of relief during a narrow 5-3 loss to the Dunedin Blue Jays.
- ACL Reds: Adolfo Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. He extended his hitting streak to 12 games. The game finished with a 12-3 blowout of the ACL Dodgers.
Looking Ahead
The Reds travel to St. Louis on Friday to face the Cardinals, with Brady Singer (2-5, 6.18 ERA) scheduled to start against Kyle Leahy (5-3, 4.25 ERA).
