CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds rallied from an early deficit Thursday afternoon, beating the Colorado Rockies 6-4 in the final game of their three game series.

Colorado jumped ahead in the first inning on Tyler Freeman’s two-run homer, but Cincinnati answered in the second with a solo shot from Nathaniel Lowe.

The Reds took the lead in the fifth when TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer, scoring Spencer Steer to make it 3-2. Steer added an RBI single in the sixth, then drove in another run with a double in the eighth. Dane Myers also brought in a run on a groundout.

Andrew Abbott earned the win for Cincinnati, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out five. The Reds bullpen held Colorado scoreless until the ninth, when the Rockies scored twice before Cincinnati closed out the win.

Steer led the Reds at the plate with two hits and two RBIs. Lowe also had two hits and scored twice.

The Reds will open a three-game series Friday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates at PNC Park. Coverage begins at 6:15 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 on WMDJ-FM 100.1.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds fell behind early and never recovered in a 13-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Great American Ballpark.

Colorado broke the game open in the first inning. Brett Sullivan cleared the bases with a three-run double to give the Rockies a quick 3-0 lead.

The Rockies kept adding on. Willi Castro drove in a run in the third, and Hunter Goodman hit a solo home run in the fifth before adding a two-run shot in the seventh.

Cincinnati starter Brandon Williamson took the loss after allowing four runs in three innings. He exited the game early with left shoulder fatigue.

Colorado piled on late, scoring six runs in the ninth inning to put the game out of reach.

The Reds were held scoreless until the ninth, when Will Benson hit a two-run home run to avoid the shutout.

Cincinnati finished with 10 hits but struggled to convert with runners on base.

Reds catcher Jose Trevino actually pitched late in the game for the Reds, allowing five runs in one inning.

The Reds will look to bounce back and take the series Wednesday afternoon. The Inside Pitch pregame show begins at 12:10 p.m., with first pitch set for 12:40 on WMDJ FM 100.1.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2.

De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and two RBI singles. Spencer Steer added a two-run home run in the first inning, helping Cincinnati jump out to an early 3-0 lead.

Dane Myers scored three runs and finished with two hits for the Reds. Nathaniel Lowe also had two hits and drove in a run.

Colorado cut the lead to 4-2 in the fifth, but Cincinnati added three more runs in the eighth to pull away.

Reds starter Chase Burns earned the win, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings. Burns struck out nine and walked one.

Kyle Freeland took the loss for Colorado after giving up four runs over five innings.

The Reds finished with seven runs on 11 hits.

Tomorrow, the Reds and Rockies resume their series at Great American Ballpark at 6:10 PM for pregame coverage and first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM on WMDJ FM 100.1

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Reds couldn’t complete the sweep Sunday, falling to the Tigers 8-3 at Great American Ballpark.

Detroit struck early with a two-run double from Kerry Carpenter in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead.

Cincinnati answered back, getting solo home runs from Nathaniel Lowe in the second and JJ Bleday, who was just called up from Triple-A, in the fourth. The Reds briefly took a 3-2 lead in the fifth when Matt McLain drove in a run with a double.

The game turned in the seventh.

Hao-Yu Lee hit his first career home run to put Detroit back in front, and Spencer Torkelson followed with a solo shot, his fifth straight game with a home run. The Tigers added another run on a sacrifice fly to extend the lead.

Detroit put the game away in the eighth with a two-run homer from Gleyber Torres.

The Reds finished with seven hits, while Detroit tallied 12.

Cincinnati still takes the series and will have Monday off before hosting the Colorado Rockies for a three-game set. First pitch Tuesday is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with pregame coverage at 6:10 on WMDJ FM 100.1.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Reds used a power surge and a big performance from Sal Stewart to beat the Tigers 9-2 in Game 2 of the series Saturday at Great American Ballpark.

Detroit struck first on a leadoff home run by Kevin McGonigle, but Cincinnati answered immediately in the bottom of the first.

Stewart put the Reds in front with a three-run homer, and Nathaniel Lowe followed with a solo shot to make it 4-1.

The Reds added more in the second when Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run to extend the lead to 6-1.

Detroit got one back on a Spencer Torkelson solo homer in the fourth, but Cincinnati pulled away for good in the sixth. Stewart delivered again with a two-run single, scoring Ke’Bryan Hayes and TJ Friedl to make it 8-2.

Friedl added a solo home run in the eighth to cap the scoring.

Stewart finished with three hits and five RBIs to lead the Reds offense, while Friedl added three hits and two runs scored.

Brady Singer picked up the win after allowing two runs over 5.1 innings.

The Reds and Tigers wrap up the series Sunday afternoon. The Inside Pitch pregame show begins at 1:10 p.m., with first pitch set for 1:40 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Reds put together one of their wildest wins of the season Friday night, rallying past the Detroit Tigers 9-8 in a game delayed nearly two hours by rain.

Cincinnati trailed 5-0 early after home runs from Riley Greene and Javier Báez, plus a two-run double by Matt Vierling. Detroit added another run in the fourth to take full control.

The Reds began chipping away in the fifth. Matt McLain sparked the comeback with a two-run homer, his first of the season, cutting the deficit to three. Nathaniel Lowe followed with a solo shot in the sixth to make it 5-3.

McLain delivered again in the seventh, blasting his second home run of the night to tie the game at five, marking his first career multi-homer game.

Cincinnati then took the lead later in the inning on a Tigers error and an RBI double from Tyler Stephenson, going up 7-5.

Detroit answered in the eighth with a pair of home runs to reclaim an 8-7 lead, setting up late drama.

In the ninth, Lowe, who was not originally in the starting lineup and added shortly before first pitch due to an injury delivered the final blow. His two-run home run to right-center gave the Reds a 9-8 walk-off win, his first as a Red.

Cincinnati finished with 11 hits in the comeback victory. 

It was another rough outing for Andrew Abbott on the mound at he gave up five runs on six hits after four innings of work. Graham Ashcraft got the win for the Reds in relief.

The Reds will face the Tigers in game two of their series tonight at Great American Ballpark. The Inisde Pitch pregame show will start at 6:45 PM and first pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM. We'll have all the action for you on WMDJ FM 100.1.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds couldn’t complete the sweep on Wednesday, falling 6-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays, but still took the three-game series two games to one.

Tampa Bay did most of its damage early. The Rays scored three runs in the second inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Ben Williamson and Yandy Díaz, along with a sacrifice fly from Chandler Simpson that included a throwing error.

Junior Caminero added to the lead in the third with a solo home run to make it 4-0.

The Reds’ only run came in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly from P.J. Higgins that scored Nathaniel Lowe.

Tampa Bay answered with another run in the fifth on an RBI single by Ryan Vilade and added one more in the seventh on a groundout by Caminero.

Cincinnati finished with five hits and went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position.

Starter Brandon Williamson took the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings. The bullpen allowed one additional run the rest of the way.

Despite the loss, the Reds leave Tampa with a series win.

Cincinnati has Thursday off before returning home Friday to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ballpark. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m., with the Inside Pitch pregame show beginning at 6:10 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

De La Cruz finished with two home runs and five RBIs, including a two-run shot in the first inning to get the Reds on the board early. He added an RBI single in the seventh and another homer in the ninth to cap off his night.

Cincinnati didn’t let up, hitting four home runs in total. Ke’Bryan Hayes and Dane Myers went back-to-back in the second inning, while Spencer Steer added a solo shot in the fifth.

The Reds broke things open in the sixth, scoring four runs. Matt McLain drove in a run with a double, and Sal Stewart added a two-run single as part of the rally.

On the mound, Chase Burns went 5.2 innings, allowing two runs while striking out eight to earn the win.

Tampa Bay tried to rally late, scoring four runs in the ninth, but the Reds had already built a comfortable lead.

Cincinnati finished with 12 runs on 10 hits and will look to keep the momentum going in game two of the series.

The final game of the series between these two teams takes place Wednesday afternoon for a businessman's special. Pregame show will start at 12:40 PM and first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM right here on WMDJ FM 100.1. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds scored three runs in the ninth inning, then added two more in the 10th to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunday.

Minnesota built a 3-0 lead early on RBI hits from Victor Caratini and Josh Bell, but the Reds got on the board in the fourth when Sal Stewart drove in Elly De La Cruz on a groundout.

Cincinnati’s biggest swing came in the ninth. With the Reds down to their final outs, TJ Friedl lined a three-run double to center field to put Cincinnati on top 4-3.

The Twins answered in the bottom half of the inning when Austin Martin doubled home the tying run to send the game to extras.

In the 10th, Eugenio Suárez reached on a fielding error that allowed De La Cruz to score, and Rece Hinds followed with a two-run double to give the Reds the cushion they needed.

The game ended in unusual fashion when Reds catcher P.J. Higgins used the automated ball-strike challenge system to overturn a called ball into strike three for the final out.

Friedl finished with two hits and three RBIs, while Hinds drove in two. Reds closer Emilio Pagán actually picked up the win in relief and Graham Ashcraft earned the save.

The Reds now head to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Monday, with Inside Pitch at 6:10 on WMDJ FM 100.1.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds scored twice in the final two innings to rally past the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Saturday.

Minnesota struck first with a two-run triple from Ryan Jeffers in the opening inning, then added runs in the third and fifth to build a 4-2 lead.

Cincinnati chipped away throughout the game. Tyler Stephenson drove in a pair of runs with a sacrifice fly in the second and an RBI single in the fourth.

The Reds pulled within one in the seventh on an RBI single from Elly De La Cruz, then tied the game in the eighth on a sacrifice fly from Rece Hinds.

In the ninth, Dane Myers delivered the go-ahead run with an RBI single to center, scoring Spencer Steer to give Cincinnati the lead.

At the plate, Eugenio Suárez and Noelvi Marte each had two hits, while Stephenson finished with two RBIs.

On the mound, Reds starter Andrew Abbott allowed four runs over 4.2 innings, while the bullpen held Minnesota scoreless the rest of the way. Randy Santillan picked up the save.

Cincinnati and Minnesota will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday. The Inside Pitch pregame will start at 1:40 PM with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM on WMDJ FM 100.1. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds scratched across just enough offense and held on late to beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Friday night.

The Reds broke through in the fourth inning. Eugenio Suárez delivered the key hit, lining a two-run double to center that scored Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart for an early 2-0 lead.

Minnesota answered in the fifth on a sacrifice fly from Austin Martin, cutting the deficit to one, but that would be all the offense the Twins could manage.

Cincinnati’s pitching staff made the lead hold up. Starter Brandon Williamson earned the win after allowing one run over 5.1 innings. The bullpen followed with 3.2 scoreless frames, and Emilio Pagán closed it out for his sixth save.

The Reds finished with four hits, led by Suárez with two and both RBIs. Minnesota had five hits but went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.

Cincinnati improves to 12-8 and second place in the NL Central with the win and continues the series against the Twins on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM with the Inside Pitch pregame show set for 1:40 PM on WMDJ FM 100.1. 

STANVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A familiar face is returning to the sidelines in Floyd County.

Betsy Layne High School has named Cassandra Akers as the new head coach of the Ladycats girls basketball program.

Akers previously led the program from 1998 to 2007, building one of the most successful runs in school history. During her first stint, she guided the Ladycats to a 162-98 record, winning four 58th District titles, three 15th Region All “A” titles and two 15th Region titles.

She also led Betsy Layne to an Elite Eight appearance in the 2003 KHSAA Sweet 16.

Akers’ impact has extended well beyond her time on the bench. She was inducted into the Betsy Layne High School Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2020, the court at the school’s gymnasium was named “Cassandra Akers Court” in her honor.

Akers replaces Kory Thacker, who led the Ladycats to a 16-14 record and a 58th District championship this past season.

School officials say her return brings experience, tradition and a strong connection to the Betsy Layne community as the program moves forward.

*Photo courtesy of Betsy Layne High School

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds were held to just one hit Thursday, falling 3-0 to the San Francisco Giants in the series finale.

There was little offense on either side until the seventh inning, when San Francisco broke through. Matt Chapman delivered an RBI double to score Luis Arraez for the game’s first run. Jung Hoo Lee followed with an RBI single, and Casey Schmitt added another run-scoring hit to make it 3-0.

That would be more than enough for the Giants’ pitching staff, which limited Cincinnati to a single hit on the day. Giants starter Landen Roupp got the win today, only surrendering one hit in six innings of work. Erik Miller also got his first save of the season.

Reds catcher P.J. Higgins recorded the team’s only hit in the loss.

The Reds now head out on the road to face the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. Friday, with the Inside Pitch pregame show beginning at 7:40 p.m. on WMDJ.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ)  — The Cincinnati Reds used a big night at the plate to roll past the San Francisco Giants 8-3.

Cincinnati jumped out early with a four-run first inning. Sal Stewart delivered a three-run home run to right-center, and Eugenio Suárez followed with a solo shot to make it 4-0.

San Francisco answered in the second with a two-run double from Daniel Susac, but the Reds quickly pulled away again. Stewart struck for his second three-run homer of the game in the bottom of the second, extending the lead to 7-2.

Elly De La Cruz added a solo home run in the fourth to cap the scoring for Cincinnati.

Stewart led the Reds with six RBIs on two home runs, while Suárez finished with three hits. De La Cruz also drove in a run and scored twice.

On the mound, Rhett Lowder earned his second win of the season, allowing three runs over 6.2 innings. The Reds bullpen held the Giants in check the rest of the way.

Cincinnati is now tied for first place in the NL Central divison with the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 11-7 record. 

Game three of the series is a business man's special tomorrow afternoon from Great American Ballpark with a 12:40 pm start time with the Inside Pitch coming on at 12:10 pm on WMDJ FM 100.1.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds used the long ball to slip past the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Tuesday night.

All three runs in the game came on solo home runs.

Spencer Steer got the Reds on the board in the third inning with a solo shot to left-center. Sal Stewart added what proved to be the difference in the fourth, sending another solo homer to right-center to make it 2-0.

San Francisco answered in the fifth inning when Willy Adames connected on a solo home run to cut the lead to 2-1, but that would be all the offense the Giants could muster.

Cincinnati finished with just three hits, but made them count. Steer and Stewart each drove in a run.

On the mound, Brady Singer earned the win, allowing one run over six innings. The Reds bullpen handled the rest, with Emilio Pagán picking up the save.

San Francisco outhit Cincinnati 7-3 in the loss.

The Reds continue the series tomorrow on WMDJ FM 100.1. The Inside Pitch pregame show will start at 6:10 PM and first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM. 

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — A late comeback attempt wasn’t enough for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, as they fell 9-6 to the Los Angeles Angels at Great American Ball Park.

The Angels struck early, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second to take control. Los Angeles continued to build the lead, going up 9-0 by the eighth inning.

Cincinnati finally broke through in the eighth. Sal Stewart drove in a run with a single, and a wild pitch brought home two more to cut the deficit to 9-3.

The Reds made it interesting in the ninth inning when Elly De La Cruz blasted a three-run home run to center field, trimming the lead to 9-6, but the rally ended there.

De La Cruz led the Reds with two hits and three RBI, while Stewart added an RBI. Cincinnati finished with six hits and struck out 12 times.

Andrew Abbott took the loss after allowing seven runs in three innings of work.

Los Angeles starter José Soriano earned the win, tossing seven shutout innings while striking out 10.

The Reds have the day off tomorrow but return to Great American Ballpark on Tuesday as they host the San Francisco Giants for a three game series. 

Cincinnati finished with nine hits and took advantage of nine walks to generate offense throughout the game. Elly De La Cruz led the way at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Spencer Steer added a run and an RBI, while Sal Stewart continued his strong start with a hit, two walks, and an RBI.

Noelvi Marte and TJ Friedl also crossed the plate as the Reds built enough cushion to hold off the Angels.

On the mound, Williamson went four innings, allowing three runs on three hits while walking six. The bullpen settled things down from there. Pierce Johnson earned the win in relief, striking out three over 1.1 scoreless innings. Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan, and Emilio Pagán combined to close out the game without allowing a run.

The Reds improve with the win and will wrap up the three-game series Monday afternoon.

First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. with the Inside Pitch pregame show at 1:10 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

DAYTONA, Fla. (WMDJ) — The University of Pikeville dance team has captured its first national championship.

The Bears won the NAIA Jazz Division at the NCA and NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship on Friday. The title run came in unusual fashion, with only two competitors representing the team.

Twin sisters Alexis and Aliya Osborne, both from Prestonsburg, led UPike to the championship, finishing with a score of 85.3143. The performance secured the win over the University of the Cumberlands, which placed second at 82.4857. St. Thomas (Fla.) finished third.

Head coach Hanna Case, a former UPike dancer and alum, has led the program since 2018 after previously serving as an assistant coach. Case is also currently a teacher at Betsy Layne Elementary School. 

UPike entered finals with a narrow lead and expanded it with their final routine to clinch the title.

The win marks a milestone for the program, which had previously finished as runner-up last year but had not reached the top until now.

*Photo courtesy of University of Pikeville Athletics

LICK CREEK, Ky. (WMDJ) — Former Betsy Layne girls basketball coach Kory Thacker is heading back to familiar ground.

Thacker has been named the new head boys basketball coach at East Ridge High School, his alma mater.

During his time at Betsy Layne, Thacker compiled a 56-59 record and led the Lady Cats to a 58th District championship this past season.

In a statement released by the school, Thacker said he’s honored for the opportunity to return.

“It is a distinct honor to return to my alma mater as the Head Boys Basketball Coach of East Ridge High School,” Thacker said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead these young men both on and off the court, giving back to the community that was so foundational to my own development.”

Thacker also thanked school leadership for the opportunity and said he looks forward to building a program the community can be proud of.

*Photo courtesy of East Ridge High School

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds couldn’t keep pace with the Los Angeles Angels, falling 10-2 after a late-game surge broke things open.

The Angels struck first in the second inning on an RBI walk from Adam Frazier, then added another in the third on a Yoán Moncada RBI single. Zach Neto extended the lead in the fourth with a two-run home run to make it 4-0.

Cincinnati got on the board in the fifth when TJ Friedl drove in a run on a groundout, but that’s as close as the Reds would get.

Josh Lowe added a solo home run in the sixth for Los Angeles, and the game turned decisively in the eighth. Mike Trout drew an RBI walk before Jorge Soler delivered the biggest swing of the night with a grand slam to push the lead to 10-1.

Elly De La Cruz provided a bright spot for Cincinnati, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and an RBI. Eugenio Suárez led the Reds with two hits, while the team finished with just four hits overall.

Reds starter Chase Burns took the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings. The bullpen struggled in the eighth, combining to give up five runs in the frame.

The Reds and Angels will meet again tomorrow at Great American Ballpark. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m., with the Inside Pitch pregame show beginning at 3:40 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

MIAMI, Fla. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds fell behind early and couldn’t recover as the Miami Marlins pulled away for an 8-1 win in the series finale.

Miami struck first in the opening inning. Agustín Ramírez reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing Xavier Edwards to score. A fielding error by Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez helped extend the play and give the Marlins a 1-0 lead.

The Marlins added to it in the fourth inning. Owen Caissie delivered a two-run double to left field, scoring Liam Hicks and Otto Lopez. Later in the inning, Javier Sanoja followed with an RBI single to push the lead to 4-0.

Cincinnati got its only run in the fifth inning when Sal Stewart launched a solo home run to center field, his fourth of the season, cutting the deficit to 4-1.

Miami answered right back and continued to build separation late. Sanoja added another RBI single in the sixth, Caissie drove in a run in the seventh, and Ramírez capped the scoring with a two-run single in the eighth.

The Reds finished with seven hits in the game, led by Matt McClain and Spencer Steer with two each. On the mound, Rhett Lowder took the loss after allowing five runs over five and one-third innings.

Cincinnati returns home to Great American Ballpark tomorrow and welcomes the Los Angeles Angels. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. with the Inside Pitch pregame show set for 6:15 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

MIAMI, Fla. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds jumped out to an early lead, but the Miami Marlins answered with a big middle innings surge to take a 7-4 win in game three of the series.

Cincinnati got on the board first in the opening inning. Elly De La Cruz scored on a fielding error, and Eugenio Suárez followed with an RBI double to make it 2-0.

Miami quickly responded in the bottom of the first. Agustín Ramírez drove in a run with a double, and Liam Hicks added an RBI single to tie the game at 2-2.

The Marlins took control in the second inning. Jakob Marsee and Xavier Edwards each delivered RBI singles to put Miami in front 4-2.

Miami added more in the third when Griffin Conine hit a two-run home run to extend the lead to 6-2.

The Reds got a spark in the fifth inning, as Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer to cut the deficit to 6-4. Stewart finished with two hits and drove in two runs.

However, Cincinnati could not get any closer. Connor Norby added a solo home run in the seventh to cap the scoring at 7-4.

Reds starter Brady Singer struggled, allowing six runs on ten hits over two and two-thirds innings. The bullpen settled things down, with Sam Moll tossing over two scoreless innings in relief.

Cincinnati managed nine hits in the game, with TJ Friedl leading the way with three.

The Reds and Marlins wrap up the series tomorrow afternoon. First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m., with the Inside Pitch pregame show beginning at 11:40 a.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

MIAMI, Fla. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds rallied late to defeat the Miami Marlins, 6-3, in extra innings at loanDepot Park.

Both teams were held scoreless early, as Andrew Abbott allowed two runs over five and a third innings, while Sandy Alcantara was sharp, giving up just three hits over eight-plus innings.

Miami broke through in the fourth inning. Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernandez each grounded out, but drove in runs to give the Marlins a 2-0 lead.

The Reds stayed quiet until the ninth. Sal Stewart lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home Matt McClain, cutting the deficit to one. Moments later, a wild pitch from reliever Anthony Bender allowed Elly De La Cruz to score from third, tying the game at 2-2.

Cincinnati took control in the 10th. Nathaniel Lowe delivered an RBI single to give the Reds their first lead of the night. Matt McClain followed with a bases-loaded double off the wall in left, driving in two more runs. De La Cruz added another RBI on a groundout to extend the lead to 6-2.

The Marlins scored once in the bottom half of the inning on a force out by Graham Pauley, but could not complete the comeback.

The Reds will return to loanDepot Park on Wednesday for game three of the four-game series. Coverage begins at 6:10 p.m. with the Inside Pitch pregame show, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

MIAMI, Fla. (WMDJ) — The game wasn’t pretty, but the Cincinnati Reds got the win over the Miami Marlins, 2-0.

Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson turned in the longest outing of his career and delivered from the mound.

Cincinnati broke through in the fourth inning on an RBI single from Sal Stewart, bringing home Elly De La Cruz for a 1-0 lead.

The Reds added to it in the eighth, when Tyler Stephenson launched his second home run of the season to make it 2-0.

Bouncing back after a rough first start against Pittsburgh, Williamson allowed just three hits over six and two-thirds scoreless innings. He walked one and struck out four, keeping Miami off the board throughout his outing and earning the win.

The bullpen stayed sharp late, with Tony Santillan tossing a scoreless inning, allowing just one hit. Emilio Pagán followed with a scoreless ninth to earn his fourth save of the season.

The Reds have now won four straight to improve to 7-3 on the year, their best 10-game start in five seasons. Three of those wins, including tonight, have been shutouts.

The Reds are back in Miami tomorrow for game two of the four-game series at loanDepot Park. The Inside Pitch pregame show begins at 6:10 p.m., with first pitch set for 6:40 on WMDJ FM 100.1.

ARLINGTON, Tx. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds wrapped up a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers, completing a three-game series sweep and marking their best 9-game start in five years at 6-3.

The Reds struck first on an RBI single from Eugenio Suárez, bringing home Elly De La Cruz for a 1-0 lead.

Texas answered in the seventh inning with a solo home run from Joc Pederson to tie the game.

Cincinnati responded in the eighth, when De La Cruz delivered an RBI single to right field to score Matt McClain and give the Reds the lead for good.

Starting pitcher Chase Burns was strong on the mound, allowing one run on five hits over six innings while striking out nine.

The bullpen held firm the rest of the way, with Brock Burke earning his first career save to close it out.

Cincinnati now heads to Miami to open a four game series against the Marlins at loanDepot Park. Pregame coverage begins at 6:10 p.m., with the Inside Pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.

ARLINGTON, Tx. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds picked up another road win Saturday night, shutting out the Texas Rangers 2-0 in game two of a three-game series at Globe Life Field.

The Reds wasted no time getting on the board. In the first inning, Elly De La Cruz drove in Matt McClain with an RBI single. One batter later, rookie Sal Stewart followed with a line drive to right-center, bringing De La Cruz home to make it 2-0. Cincinnati finished with eight hits, with Matt McClain, Sal Stewart, and Spencer Steer each recording two.

That would be all the offense Cincinnati needed.

Rhett Lowder turned in a strong outing on the mound, allowing just three hits and no runs over six innings. The bullpen backed him up, as Graham Ashcraft and Tony Santillan combined for two hitless innings.

Closer Emilio Pagán made things interesting in the ninth, allowing a hit and a walk with two outs, but struck out Rangers center fielder Evan Carter to secure his third save of the season.

Not an offensive showcase, but a win is a win for Cincinnati. 

The Reds look to go for the series sweep Sunday afternoon at 2:35 PM with the Inside Pitch pregame show starting at 2:05 PM on WMDJ FM 100.1.

ARLINGTON, Tx. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds opened their first road trip of the 2026 season with a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, thanks to some late game power.

The Reds struck first in the second inning, when Spencer Steer launched a two-run home run to give Cincinnati a 2-0 lead. Eugenio Suárez reached base ahead of the blast with a single. It was Steer’s second hit of the season and his first homer.

Texas answered in the bottom half of the inning. Rangers catcher Danny Jensen hit a line drive to left that dropped with two outs, allowing two runs to score and tie the game at 2-2.

Elly De La Cruz broke the tie in the sixth inning with his third home run of the season, putting the Reds back in front 3-2.

The Rangers responded again in the seventh. After a missed diving catch in center field by Dane Myers, Wyatt Langford delivered an RBI double to bring home Brandon Nimmo and even the score at 3-3.

Cincinnati delivered the final blow in the ninth inning. Tyler Stephenson came through in the clutch with a two-run home run, scoring Spencer Steer, who had reached on a double. It was Stephenson’s first home run of the season and gave the Reds a 5-3 lead they would not give up.

Tony Santillan picked up the win out of the bullpen, while Emilio Pagán earned his second save of the season.

The Reds and Rangers continue the series Saturday night at Globe Life Field. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. EST, with the Inside Pitch pregame show beginning at 6:35 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1. Rhett Lowder is scheduled to start for Cincinnati, while Kumar Rocker is expected to take the mound for Texas.

CINCINNATI, Oh. (WMDJ) — The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the rubber match of their three-game series Wednesday by a score of 8-3.

Pittsburgh jumped out early, as Oneil Cruz hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning to give the Pirates a quick lead.

The Reds answered in the fourth when Nathaniel Lowe drove in Elly De La Cruz with an RBI double, cutting the deficit to 3-1.

In the sixth inning, the Pirates added to their lead after a bases-loaded walk brought in another run. Cincinnati responded in the bottom half, as Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run home run to pull the Reds within one.

Pittsburgh broke the game open in the ninth inning, scoring four runs, including a two-run double and a two-run home run, to secure an 8-3 win.

On the mound, Paul Skenes allowed one run on three hits over five innings, striking out five. Reds starter Andrew Abbott gave up four runs on five hits over five and two-thirds innings, also striking out five.

The Reds have a day off before heading to Texas to face the Rangers. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 3:35 p.m. on WMDJ FM 100.1.