Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/19/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 24-24 record after a heartbreaking defeat in their series opener against Philadelphia. In the last 24 hours, the club faced bullpen inconsistency. Nick Lodolo had a laboring start as well. Additionally, they made several significant roster adjustments.

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MLB Game Recap

The Reds lost to the Phillies 5-4. Bryson Stott hit a decisive two-out, go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Starter Nick Lodolo pitched 5.2 innings. He allowed three earned runs on three hits. He also had three strikeouts and a career-high five walks on 97 pitches (53 strikes). The bullpen surrendered two runs over 2.2 innings without recording a strikeout, failing to protect a short-lived 4-3 lead provided by Spencer Steer’s eighth-inning RBI double.

Standout Performer

Infielder Sal Stewart led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, one RBI, and two runs scored. His 361-foot blast to right field in the seventh inning tied the game at three. It marked his 11th home run of the season. Stewart’s performance was a positive sign for the rookie, who entered the night looking to snap a recent cold stretch.

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Farm Report

• Louisville Bats: The Bats will head on the road with their 26-19 record to face the Columbus Clippers.
• Chattanooga Lookouts: The Lookouts 23-16 will be on the road against the Rocket City Trash Pandas
• Dayton Dragons: Dayton 22-17 will be on the road against Fort Wayne this week.
• Dayton Tortugas: The Tortugas 13-26 will be on the road against Jupiter this week.
• ACL Reds: Steele Hall went 4-for-4. He hit a double and a home run. He also drove in two RBIs in a 10-3 win over the ACL Padres. The 2025 first-round pick raised his season OPS to 1.092 in the only game played across the farm system on Monday.