Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/08/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-18 record and sit in last place in the NL Central. The last 24 hours included a series sweep in Chicago. There was also a concerning injury to rookie starter Rhett Lowder.

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MLB Game Recap

The Reds suffered their seventh consecutive defeat. They lost 8-3 to the Cubs, sealing a four-game sweep at Wrigley Field. Rhett Lowder took the loss, pitching a line of 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 H, 1 K, and 4 BB on 59 pitches before exiting with right shoulder tightness. The game turned in a disastrous seven-run fourth inning for Chicago. This was fueled by a bases-loaded miscue. Catcher Tyler Stephenson failed to apply a tag at home.

Standout Performer

Sal Stewart provided a bright spot in the loss, finishing 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one RBI. His 393-foot blast in the sixth inning ended Shota Imanaga’s 12-inning scoreless streak. It provided the Reds’ first run of the day. Stewart currently leads the team with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs on the season.

Key News & Notes

Farm Report

• Triple-A: Edwin Arroyo went 4-for-5 with a home run and a triple in game two of a doubleheader. However, the Louisville Bats were swept by Nashville. The loss kept the Bats close in the standings as Arroyo extended his hitting streak to nine games.
• Double-A: Shane Sasaki went 2-for-5 with a home run. This performance helped lead the Chattanooga Lookouts to a 4-3 victory over Montgomery. The Lookouts overcame five errors to secure the win behind a strong bullpen effort.
• High-A: Kien Vu went 1-for-4. He hit a three-run home run and stole a base in the Dayton Dragons’ 8-5 win at West Michigan. Dayton has now hit eight home runs over their last four games.
• Low-A: Cano finished a perfect 3-for-3. He hit a triple, a double, and had three RBIs. The Daytona Tortugas beat Clearwater 9-4. Daytona’s offense exploded for 14 hits to secure the win at home.
• ACL: Anielson Buten went 3-for-5. He hit two doubles and an RBI. However, the ACL Reds ultimately fell 7-6 to the Giants in 11 innings.