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1 Thing Cincinnati Reds Still Must Prove After Houston Astros Series
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds struggled in early May, losing eight straight games before winning two against the Houston Astros. They are currently tied for last place in the NL Central and need to improve to compete effectively.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds lost eight straight games in early May
- Reds swept by Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs
- Reds tied for last place in NL Central with a record of 22-19
- Reds won two games against Houston Astros after losing streak
- All teams in NL Central currently have winning records
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1 Thing Cincinnati Reds Still Must Prove After Houston Astros Series
The Cincinnati Reds could not have started May off any worse. They got swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs before falling 10-0 to the Houston Astros on Friday, losing eight straight games before beating the Astros 3-1 on Saturday and 5-0 on Sunday.
The Reds now need to make up ground in the NL Central, as they're tied with the Pirates for last place at 22-19, five games behind the Cubs in first. It's the only division in baseball with all winning teams.
Cincinnati had three walk-off losses to Chicago during the losing streak, which shows what the squad needs to clean up moving forward.
Reds' Bullpen Must Step Up in Close Games
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brock Burke (49). © Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Cincinnati is 23rd in baseball with a 4.52 ERA, and the bullpen must do its part to fix that. It can start by performing better in high-leverage spots.
Closer Emilio Pagan blew his third save of the year in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs, right-hander blew a save in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss, and right-hander blew a save in Wednesday's 7-6 loss. Right-hander earned his first save of the year in Saturday's win over the Astros, but that's not enough to undo the errors from the Chicago series.
Q&A
What is the current standing of the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central?
The Cincinnati Reds are tied for last place in the NL Central with a record of 22-19, five games behind the Chicago Cubs.
How did the Cincinnati Reds perform against the Houston Astros?
The Reds lost 10-0 to the Astros but bounced back to win 3-1 and 5-0 in the following games.
What issues did the Cincinnati Reds face during their losing streak?
The Reds experienced three walk-off losses to the Chicago Cubs, indicating they need to improve their late-game performance.