Cincinnati Reds blow lead in 7th, lose series in Arizona to open trip
Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott took a 3-1 lead into the seventh before loading the bases and exiting. All 3 runs wound up scoring in Sunday's loss.
The Cincinnati Reds suffered a setback as they lost a series in Arizona, marking their fourth consecutive series loss of the season. The team's All-Star pitcher, Hunter Greene, underwent a second Tommy John surgery just two weeks ago and is expected to miss the entire next year. This injury highlights the importance of pitchers like Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott in the Reds' plans to bounce back and compete for a playoff spot next season.
Burns, who has been a strong performer this season and is being considered for the Cy Young Award, started the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the same day Greene's surgery was taking place. However, Abbott, who had been performing well entering the final weeks of his first full season, lost the game in the seventh inning after giving up four runs.
The Reds' challenging schedule, including their toughest remaining games, makes individual performances by players like Burns and Abbott even more crucial for their hopes of returning to contention in 2027.
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