Marlins torch Reds bullpen, defense late again to beat Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo pitched 5 scoreless innings in his second start back from his later IL stint for recurring blister issues.
The Cincinnati Reds suffered a series-clinching defeat to the Miami Marlins, losing the season series after a 7-1 loss in the final game. This setback means the Reds lose the tiebreaker for a wild-card playoff berth if the teams finish deadlocked. The Reds have lost two of their last three series, six of their last nine games, and are now struggling to address issues like Nick Lodolo's chronic blister problems and the team's overall performance.
The loss was exacerbated by defensive errors and pitching struggles. Reliever Tejay Antone took his second loss in six years as he surrendered a run in the eighth inning, following Heriberto Hernandez's home run. The error by shortstop Elly De La Cruz allowed the unearned run, followed by pinch-hitter Griffin Conine's walk to force in the run.
Tyler Stephenson's pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the eighth inning narrowed the deficit to one run, but the Marlins continued to capitalize on the Reds' issues, ultimately winning the game.
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