Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/30/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 19-11 record and maintain a narrow lead in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club suffered a heavy 13-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The pitching staff struggled to contain a 15-hit offensive explosion.

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MLB Game Recap

Colorado defeated Cincinnati 13-2 on Wednesday night, securing the win with a three-run first inning and a massive five-run ninth. Starter Brandon Williamson (2-3) struggled through 3.0 innings, allowing 4 ER on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks on 58 pitches (33 strikes). The bullpen utilized Luis Mey and Jose Franco for five innings. Catcher Jose Trevino then surrendered five runs in a relief appearance during the ninth. A pivotal turning point occurred in the first inning. Matt McLain was thrown out at the plate after an infield single. This action halted a potential early Reds rally.

Standout Performer

Matt McLain provided a rare spark for the Cincinnati Reds’ offense, finishing the game 2-for-5 with a stolen base. McLain’s first-inning single and subsequent steal of second base positioned him as the team’s primary threat. However, his aggressive attempt to score from second on an infield single resulted in a momentum-killing out at the plate. Despite the lopsided final score, McLain was the only Cincinnati starter to record a multi-hit performance.

Key News & Notes

The Cincinnati Reds placed Graham Ashcraft on the bereavement list on Wednesday. He is with his ill grandfather. Flame-throwing right-hander Luis Mey was recalled from Triple-A as a corresponding move. In injury news, Eugenio Suarez’s left oblique remains tender. New imaging is scheduled for the team’s upcoming road trip. Reliever Caleb Ferguson officially began a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga. Additionally, Nick Lodolo is scheduled for his next rehab start this Saturday for High-A Dayton. He is continuing to build his pitch count after recovering from a finger injury.

Farm Report

• AAA (Louisville Bats): Julian Garcia (W, 1-0) tossed 2.2 innings of scoreless relief. He struck out 3 as the Bats topped Omaha 5-1. This stabilized the game after starter Chase Petty exited early.
• AA (Chattanooga Lookouts): Jay Allen II went 2-for-4. He hit a double, scored a run, and stole a base in the Lookouts’ 5-2 loss to Birmingham.
• High-A (Dayton Dragons): Jacob Edwards fired 4.0 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out two, to lower his season ERA to 1.32 in a 7-0 victory over Lansing.
• Low-A (Daytona Tortugas): Mason Morris (W, 1-2) earned the win with a dominant 5.1-inning relief appearance. He allowed only one run on two hits. He struck out six in a 12-6 win over Fort Myers.