Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/18/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 24-23 record after dropping their second consecutive game to the Cleveland Guardians. The last 24 hours included a 10-3 blowout loss. There was also a major roster shakeup. This resulted in the departure of former top prospect Rece Hinds.

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MLB Game Recap

The Reds surrendered a season-high six home runs in a 10-3 series-ending loss to Cleveland on Sunday. Starting pitcher Brady Singer (2-4) struggled over 4.0 innings, allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk on 86 pitches. The bullpen combined to allow 5 additional runs. A fourth-inning rally was thwarted when Sal Stewart was picked off second base.

Standout Performer

Elly De La Cruz provided the offensive highlight, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run, his 11th of the season. His opposite-field blast in the third inning brought the Reds within one run. However, the team could not overcome Cleveland’s persistent power surge.

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Farm Report

• Triple-A: Noelvi Marte went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the second game of a doubleheader. This performance helped the Louisville Bats secure a 5-3 win and a series split against Indianapolis.
• Double-A: Leo Balcazar finished 2-for-4 with a home run and a double as the Chattanooga Lookouts beat Pensacola 5-3.
• High-A: John Michael Faile had an impressive game, going 4-for-5 with a double. He drove in 3 RBIs in the Dayton Dragons’ 8-7 victory over Lake County.
• Single-A: Drew Davies had two doubles in a 2-for-3 performance, but the Daytona Tortugas fell 6-2 to Palm Beach.
• Rookie: ACL Reds did not have a scheduled game on Sunday