Cincinnati Reds pitching surrendered 13 or more runs in three consecutive games for the first time since at least 1900, according to franchise records. Following a 13-9 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, the Reds have been outscored 47-10 over that three-game stretch, pushing their record to 69-79 and leaving them a season-high 10 games under .500.
Historic Pitching Struggles Drop Reds 10 Games Under .500
The recent defensive collapse stands alongside a historic 1901 stretch when the club allowed 50 runs from Sept. 23-25. Starting pitcher Brady Singer surrendered eight runs and eight hits over four innings against Milwaukee, walking five and striking out five on 95 pitches. According to Singer, the stretch feels like it is snowballing. Over his last nine starts, Singer holds a 1-5 record with a 7.23 ERA.
“It’s all kind of on top of us right now, it’s snowballing and stuff like that,” Singer said, according to team reports. “It’s baseball. It’s an extremely tough game that we play.”
Brewers Exploit Deep Pitching Woes on a Six-Game Road Trip
Milwaukee capitalized early when Singer gave up a pair of two-run home runs in the first inning to Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell. After Graham Ashcraft took over in the fifth inning, he retired just one batter while giving up five runs and six hits, including a bases-loaded, two-run double to Mitchell. The Brewers’ 33 runs over two consecutive games against Cincinnati set a franchise record for Milwaukee.
“It’s a lot of traffic,” manager Terry Francona said, according to team coverage. “But I’ll tell you what, though, he competes his [butt] off. He was pleading with me to go back out, and on a night when things aren’t looking very good, it kind of gives you some hope.”
Offensive Push Falls Short After Historic Deficit
Unlike previous losses in the series—including a 14-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers and a 20-0 shutout against Milwaukee—the Cincinnati lineup mounted counter-attacks. Eugenio Suárez hit a solo home run in the second inning, Elly De La Cruz drove in an RBI double in the third, and Juan Brito delivered a game-tying two-run home run in the fourth. The Reds also opened the eighth inning with six consecutive hits and four runs, but the early pitching deficits proved insurmountable.
Did You Know?
The last time the Cincinnati Reds allowed 50 runs over a three-game span occurred in September 1901, more than a century before the team’s recent defensive struggles against the Dodgers and Brewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many consecutive games have the Reds allowed 13+ runs?
According to franchise records, Reds pitchers have allowed 13 or more runs in three consecutive games for the first time since at least 1900.
What was the score of the recent game against the Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 at American Family Field, following a 20-0 shutout victory the night prior.
What is Brady Singer’s recent record?
Over his last nine starts, starting pitcher Brady Singer holds a 1-5 record with a 7.23 ERA.
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