News Category: Cincinnati Reds

With rotation surging, Phillies begin 4-game set vs. Reds

The National League’s top rotation will be tested starting Monday evening as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds. In Sunday’s 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola allowed two earned runs in the first inning, snapping a streak of 31 1/3 innings without a Phillies starter allowing an earned run, their longest streak since a 37-inning run in 1969. On Friday, Turnbull took a no-hitter

With Anthony Rendon ailing, Angels try to avoid being swept in Cincinnati

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was booed during introductions before the club’s home opener on April 5, in part because he has been a bust since signing a $245 million free-agent contract. Over the last two weeks, however, he’s heated up, collecting hits in 16 of his last 42 at-bats and looking like the player the Angels were hoping they got in December 2019. But the Angels likely will be without Rendon on

Elly De La Cruz, Reds look to run roughshod over Angels

The Cincinnati Reds will look to ride the hot bat and fast legs of Elly De La Cruz when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday evening in the second contest of their three-game series. De La Cruz did it all for the Reds in a 7-1 win over the Angels on Friday. The star second-year player hit a three-run homer, stole three bases, scored twice and made a pair of impressive plays in

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners seek sweep of Reds

Julio Rodriguez already has two Silver Slugger Awards. Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tried to make the case after Tuesday’s 3-1 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds that there also should be a Gold Glove in Rodriguez’s future. “Julio, what he did defensively, it won us the game tonight,” Servais said. “I know that they have the stat, defensive runs saved. I don’t know how many runs he saved tonight. It seemed like four or

Amid ‘different’ pregame meetings, M’s look to top Reds again

It took one-tenth of the season, but the Seattle Mariners finally showed what they’re capable of doing offensively Monday night. Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered as the Mariners defeated Cincinnati 9-3. The three-game interleague series between the teams will continue Tuesday night in Seattle. Monday marked a season high in runs for the Mariners, whose previous best came in a 6-1 victory in 10 innings at Toronto on April 10. “Fun game,” Mariners manager

Reds, host White Sox looking for consistency on offense

Shut out four times in their first 10 games, the Chicago White Sox have erupted for 13 runs over their past two contests. With lineup regulars Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert Jr. all occupying the injured list, the White Sox will take contributions from any corner. First baseman/designated hitter Gavin Sheets has been the one delivering lately as Chicago prepares for Friday’s series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Sheets boasts two multi-hit

Christian Yelich, Brewers seek series win vs. Reds

Christian Yelich looks to remain hot and lead the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a series win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon. Yelich homered again in Milwaukee’s 7-2 win over the Reds on Wednesday, his second long ball through the first three games of the four-game set. Yelich, who is batting .316, extended his on-base streak to 22 games dating to the end of last season. Yelich has five home runs this year, tied

Reds look to build off thrilling win against Brewers

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds opened their four-game series with the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in thrilling fashion Monday. Now they hope to continue that momentum Tuesday. The Reds built an 8-0 lead after four innings and then had to rely on two home runs from De La Cruz, including an inside-the-park homer, to fend off the Brewers, 10-8. The Brewers had scored three in the fifth, three in the sixth and two

Pete Alonso, Mets eye 3-game win streak in rematch with Reds

After losing their first five games of the season, the New York Mets are riding a modest two-game winning streak going into the second game of the three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Both victories were by one run, and Pete Alonso was at the center of each triumph. He provided the game-tying, ninth-inning solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and he broke a 1-1 tie