Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/07/2026

The Reds currently hold a 20-17 record and have slipped to fifth place in the National League Central. Cincinnati’s struggles continued Wednesday night. They faced a heartbreaking 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs. This marked the team’s sixth consecutive defeat.

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MLB Game Recap

Despite trailing 4-2 late, Cincinnati staged a dramatic four-run rally in the ninth inning. This gave them a temporary lead. However, they surrendered a game-tying homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong and eventually lost on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th. Starter Brady Singer kept the club competitive with a resilient outing (6.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 6 K, 96 pitches), but the bullpen faltered as Graham Ashcraft blew the save and Brock Burke issued the walk-off free pass. The turning point came in the bottom of the ninth. The defense did not protect a two-run cushion. This led to the third consecutive walk-off win for the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Standout Performer

Matt McLain provided a significant spark. He finished 2-for-3 with his third home run of the season. He also made a sacrifice bunt and scored two runs. His solo blast in the fifth inning kept the game within reach. He demonstrated heads-up baserunning. He scored from second on an Elly De La Cruz sacrifice fly. Taking advantage of Seiya Suzuki’s fall after catching the ball at the wall. This briefly gave the Reds a 6-4 lead in the ninth.

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Farm Report

• Triple-A (Louisville Bats): Rece Hinds went 3-for-3 with a walk, two runs, and two stolen bases. His performance contributed to a 6-4 win over Nashville. He reached base in every plate appearance during his first game back in Louisville.
• Double-A (Chattanooga Lookouts): Dominic Pitelli led an 11-1 victory over Montgomery. He went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, and four RBI. His performance supported a one-run quality start from Johnathan Harmon.
• High-A (Dayton Dragons): Esmith Pineda went 2-for-4. He delivered a clutch two-out single in the ninth. This secured a 4-3 comeback victory over West Michigan.
• Single-A (Daytona Tortugas): Ty Doucette launched his first home run of the season. Despite this achievement, the Tortugas’ four-game winning streak ended. They suffered a 5-3 loss to Clearwater.
• Rookie (ACL Reds): not scheduled last night.