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Cincinnati Redsâ Rhett Lowder Delivers Another Solid Start Despite Loss
TL;DR
Cincinnati Reds lost 8-3 to the Detroit Tigers despite Rhett Lowder's solid performance, allowing two runs over five innings with seven strikeouts. Lowder left the game with a 3-2 lead, but the bullpen faltered in the later innings.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds lost 8-3 to Detroit Tigers
- Rhett Lowder pitched five innings, allowing two runs
- Lowder struck out seven batters during the game
- Reds led 3-2 when Lowder left the game
- Tigers scored multiple runs in the seventh inning
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Cincinnati Redsâ Rhett Lowder Delivers Another Solid Start Despite Loss
The Cincinnati Reds lost 8-3 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, but not because of starting pitcher Rhett Lowder. The right-hander allowed two runs on six hits over five innings, with seven strikeouts against one walk.
Lowder ran into early trouble, as he allowed a two-run double to Kerry Carpenter in the top of the first inning. However, the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder didn't allow another run for the remainder of his outing. He also struck out the side in the third and had a one-two-three inning in the fifth.
The game was tied 2-2 when Lowder left, and Matt McLain doubled in the bottom of the fifth to give the Reds a 3-2 lead. However, Lee hit a two-run homer off of reliever Sam Moll in the seventh to give the Tigers a 4-3 lead, and Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer off of Pierce Johnson in the same frame. Matt Vierling later drove in Carpenter on a sacrifice fly, giving Detroit a 6-3 lead before the inning finally ended.
Cincinnati didn't score another run, and Moll earned the loss. Lowder is now 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA over six starts this season, and the Reds (18-10) are one game ahead of the Chicago Cubs (17-11) for first place in the NL Central.
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Q&A
What were Rhett Lowder's stats in the game against the Tigers?
Rhett Lowder allowed two runs on six hits over five innings, recording seven strikeouts and one walk.
How did the Cincinnati Reds lose to the Detroit Tigers?
The Reds lost 8-3 after the bullpen allowed multiple runs in the seventh inning, despite leading 3-2 when Lowder exited the game.
Who hit the key home runs for the Tigers in the game?
Lee hit a two-run homer and Spencer Torkelson added a solo homer in the seventh inning to help the Tigers secure the lead.
