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9 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Unswept Reds: Lodolo goes distance in shutout win at Nats as Cincinnati again avoids series sweep
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Lodolo went the distance and kept the Cincinnati Reds as the only team in the majors that hasn't been swept this season. Lodolo threw a four-hitter for his first career shutout and the Reds snapped a three-game losing streak, including the first two games of their series at Washington, with a 5-0 win in the finale against the Nationals on Wednesday. 'We needed a win. ... I don't care how,' Reds manager Terry Francona said. 'Some games feel like they bigger than others. They're not, but they feel like it. But I'm glad we won today that's what we came for.' The Reds (53-50), who have an off day Thursday, have played 33 series this season without being swept to set a franchise record. It was the fifth time this year they won the finale after losing the first two in a three-game series. Cincinnati took two out of three at the New York Mets coming out of the All-Star break to match the 32 series in a row by the 1970 Reds, who went on to win the first of five National League pennants in a seven-season span capped by back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and '76. That 1970 team was swept in two games at the Chicago Cubs in its 33rd series of the season. Lodolo (8-6) struck out eight without a walk, throwing 76 of his career-high 105 pitches for strikes. The Reds have won seven of his nine starts since the beginning of June. 'Lodolo showed up big for us to be able to come out here and, you know, obviously not get swept, but just kind of get us back on track to feeling like what we feel like we can do as a ball club,' right fielder Jake Fraley said. 'He's a phenomenal ball player. He's been pitching his butt off all year. And this is just another start that he's been doing all year.' It was the first time in Lodolo's 68 career starts that the 27-year-old left-hander pitched into the ninth inning, and the first time he went at least seven innings in back-to-back starts. It was his second career complete game, but the other was a rain-shortened 4-2 win in six innings over Minnesota on June 18. 'I got the rainout CG, but now I got a real one,' Lodolo said. 'It's pretty cool. I feel like I had everything kind of working for the most part. Good defense, I got some early outs that helped me stay in the game that long.' Cincinnati took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, when Elly Del La Cruz had a leadoff walk, stole second base and scored on Fraley's single. It stayed that way until the Reds added two runs in the eighth before center fielder Jacob Young's inning-ending leaping catch at the wall to take a homer away from Will Benson. 'I know the score ended up 5-0. That wasn't a 5-0 game, that was 1-0, (Lodolo) had to pitch through that for the majority of the game,' Francona said. 'I thought as the game went he got stronger, which is a really good sign. You know, his breaking ball has been a weapon. And as he holds his velocity the entire game he threw strikes. He just really pitched a great game.' ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Unswept Reds: Lodolo goes distance in shutout win at Nats as Cincinnati again avoids series sweep
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Lodolo went the distance and kept the Cincinnati Reds as the only team in the majors that hasn't been swept this season. Lodolo threw a four-hitter for his first career shutout and the Reds snapped a three-game losing streak, including the first two games of their series at Washington, with a 5-0 win in the finale against the Nationals on Wednesday. 'We needed a win. … I don't care how,' Reds manager Terry Francona said. 'Some games feel like they bigger than others. They're not, but they feel like it. But I'm glad we won today that's what we came for.' The Reds (53-50), who have an off day Thursday, have played 33 series this season without being swept to set a franchise record. It was the fifth time this year they won the finale after losing the first two in a three-game series. Cincinnati took two out of three at the New York Mets coming out of the All-Star break to match the 32 series in a row by the 1970 Reds, who went on to win the first of five National League pennants in a seven-season span capped by back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and '76. That 1970 team was swept in two games at the Chicago Cubs in its 33rd series of the season. Lodolo (8-6) struck out eight without a walk, throwing 76 of his career-high 105 pitches for strikes. The Reds have won seven of his nine starts since the beginning of June. 'Lodolo showed up big for us to be able to come out here and, you know, obviously not get swept, but just kind of get us back on track to feeling like what we feel like we can do as a ball club,' right fielder Jake Fraley said. 'He's a phenomenal ball player. He's been pitching his butt off all year. And this is just another start that he's been doing all year.' It was the first time in Lodolo's 68 career starts that the 27-year-old left-hander pitched into the ninth inning, and the first time he went at least seven innings in back-to-back starts. It was his second career complete game, but the other was a rain-shortened 4-2 win in six innings over Minnesota on June 18. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'I got the rainout CG, but now I got a real one,' Lodolo said. 'It's pretty cool. I feel like I had everything kind of working for the most part. Good defense, I got some early outs that helped me stay in the game that long.' Cincinnati took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, when Elly Del La Cruz had a leadoff walk, stole second base and scored on Fraley's single. It stayed that way until the Reds added two runs in the eighth before center fielder Jacob Young's inning-ending leaping catch at the wall to take a homer away from Will Benson. 'I know the score ended up 5-0. That wasn't a 5-0 game, that was 1-0, (Lodolo) had to pitch through that for the majority of the game,' Francona said. 'I thought as the game went he got stronger, which is a really good sign. You know, his breaking ball has been a weapon. And as he holds his velocity the entire game he threw strikes. He just really pitched a great game.' ___ AP MLB:
New York Post
17 hours ago
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- New York Post
Reds vs. Nationals predictions, odds: MLB picks, best bets Wednesday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Reds visit the Nationals and I haven't been this excited since I tried Mushroom Coffee. Cincy's Nick Lodolo has won two in a row, allowing just two runs over 13 innings. Lodolo faced Washington once this season. Nick was nicked for seven runs on 10 hits over 5 ¹/₃ forgettable frames. Are the Nats in the playoff hunt? Am I going to have Mushroom Coffee again? Michael Soroka has given up three runs over his past nine innings, but he hasn't won a game since June 6 — going 0-4 over those seven starts. Nick Lodolo Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post C'mon Nats! Wake up, smell the coffee (no, not that one, the pot with the dark roast in it) and offer some run support. $50 on the Nationals. Phenomenal! Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Cristopher Sánchez pitched a complete game, striking out 12 Dead Sox. Philly gave Richard Fitts fits, scoring four runs in 3 ¹/₃ and the Phillies beat Boston 4-1. Winner! Down -212 petrocellis. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there's more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.
5 days ago
- Sport
Hays hits 2 homers and Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in 8-4 win over Mets
NEW YORK -- Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati's four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night. Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson each launched a two-run shot for the Reds, who have won five of six. It was the third time this season they went deep four times in a game. After allowing Juan Soto's first-inning homer and an RBI single by Jeff McNeil in the second, Lodolo (7-6) retired 16 of the next 18 hitters — including 10 in a row during one stretch. He finished with seven strikeouts and matched his longest start of the year. Soto's solo drive gave the Mets an early lead in Sean Manaea's first start this season. Re-signed to a three-year contract in the offseason, the left-hander missed the first 95 games due to an oblique strain and a bone chip in his pitching elbow. He returned with an extended relief appearance Sunday at Kansas City. Manaea gave up Hays' first homer but struck out six over four innings of one-hit ball. He was pulled after 69 pitches, and Cincinnati scored seven runs off a depleted Mets bullpen. Rookie right-hander Alex Carrillo (0-1) was hit hard, allowing five runs and three homers in 1 1/3 innings. New York scored twice in the ninth before Emilio Pagán induced a bases-loaded popup from Francisco Lindor to end it. Hays led off the sixth with his second home run of the night. Spencer Steer walked and, two batters later, Stephenson drove a belt-high fastball into the left-center stands to give the Reds a 6-2 lead. Lodolo threw 97 pitches and failed to reach 100 for the 24th straight start, despite ranking among the top 10 in the National League in innings pitched. … Cincinnati outfielder TJ Friedl was hit by three pitches from three different pitchers, tying a major league record. New York RHP Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.31 ERA) opposes RHP Nick Martinez (7-9, 4.78) in the second game of the series Saturday. In a pregame ceremony, the Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey. ___
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hays hits 2 homers and Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in 8-4 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati's four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night. Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson each launched a two-run shot for the Reds, who have won five of six. It was the third time this season they went deep four times in a game. After allowing Juan Soto's first-inning homer and an RBI single by Jeff McNeil in the second, Lodolo (7-6) retired 16 of the next 18 hitters — including 10 in a row during one stretch. He finished with seven strikeouts and matched his longest start of the year. Soto's solo drive gave the Mets an early lead in Sean Manaea's first start this season. Re-signed to a three-year contract in the offseason, the left-hander missed the first 95 games due to an oblique strain and a bone chip in his pitching elbow. He returned with an extended relief appearance Sunday at Kansas City. Manaea gave up Hays' first homer but struck out six over four innings of one-hit ball. He was pulled after 69 pitches, and Cincinnati scored seven runs off a depleted Mets bullpen. New York scored twice in the ninth before Emilio Pagán induced a bases-loaded popup from Francisco Lindor to end it. Hays led off the sixth with his second home run of the night. Spencer Steer walked and, two batters later, Stephenson drove a belt-high fastball into the left-center stands to give the Reds a 6-2 lead. Key stats Lodolo threw 97 pitches and failed to reach 100 for the 24th straight start, despite ranking among the top 10 in the National League in innings pitched. … Cincinnati outfielder TJ Friedl was hit by three pitches from three different pitchers, tying a major league record. Up next ___
