Cincinnati Reds Notes: Petty to Start the Nightcap

The Reds enter Saturday with a 26-24 record after weather disrupted the scheduled series opener against the Cardinals. The last 24 hours featured a Friday postponement at Great American Ball Park. There was also a major shakeup of the active roster involving the corner infield.

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MLB Game Recap

Friday’s series opener was postponed due to persistent rain that is expected to continue until Saturday morning. The two teams will play a day-night doubleheader. The first game has a first pitch set for 1:10 PM. The second game remains at 7:15 PM on Fox.

Standout Performer

The most significant MLB development is the return of Eugenio Suarez. He was activated on Friday after recovering from a mild left oblique strain. Before his stint on the IL, the veteran DH posted a .231 batting average, three home runs, a .663 OPS, and 11 RBIs over 25 games. Manager Terry Francona emphasized Suarez’s veteran energy. He will be vital today. The club will “pick spots” for him to ensure he remains healthy.

Key News & Notes

Farm Report

• Triple-A Louisville: Game postponed. The Bats will play a doubleheader today. Matthew Leibrandt is scheduled to start one of the contests.
• Double-A Chattanooga: Lost a doubleheader to the Trash Pandas. Jay Allen II provided a spark in Game 1. He went 2-4 with a double, a home run (2), and two RBI.
• High-A Dayton: The team fell 3-2 to the TinCaps. This was despite a dominant start from Jose Montero. He yielded only one hit with six strikeouts over 6.0 shutout innings.
• Single-A Daytona: Lost 7-2. Tyson Lewis provided the offense with a 397-foot solo home run (3). It registered a massive 111.5 MPH exit velocity.
• ACL Reds: Lost 12-11 in 10 innings. Adolfo Sanchez had a 4-for-6 night. He hit a triple and scored two runs.