The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 on May 10, securing a series win. Andrew Abbott pitched six scoreless innings, extending his personal scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings.
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Reds won 3-0 against Astros on May 10
Andrew Abbott pitched six scoreless innings
Abbott extended scoreless innings streak to 17 2/3
Fortunes change fast in baseball as the Cincinnati Reds have seen over the first 10 days of May.
Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, the Reds were still mired in an eight-game losing streak and at risk of seeing the streak extended as they trailed Houston Astros in the fifth inning. By about 5 p.m. on May 10, Cincinnati had won the series against the Astros.
After the May 9 comeback win, the Reds closed out the Astros series with a 3-0 victory Sunday at Great American Ball Park.
Andrew Abbott continued a strong run of performances with his start of six innings and no runs allowed on just three hits. Abbott ran his personal scoreless innings streak to 17 2/3 innings. He last allowed a run April 30 against the Colorado Rockies.
Andrew Abbott posted his third straight strong outing Sunday, May 10 when he pitched six shutout innings in the Reds' 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
Andrew Abbott posted his third straight strong outing Sunday, May 10 when he pitched six shutout innings in the Reds' 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
Three of Abbott's five strikeouts came against Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez.
Cincinnati's bats rallied in the third inning against Houston starter Kai-Wei Teng, whose appearance was his 15th of the year but just his second start. In consecutive at-bats, Elly De La Cruz, , and hit a single, double, triple and a single for a 3-0 lead.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Reds vs Astros game on May 10?
The Cincinnati Reds won the game against the Houston Astros with a final score of 3-0.
Who was the standout pitcher for the Reds in the series against the Astros?
Andrew Abbott was the standout pitcher, throwing six shutout innings in the final game of the series.
How many scoreless innings has Andrew Abbott pitched consecutively?
Andrew Abbott has pitched 17 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
What was the Reds' situation before their series win against the Astros?
Before winning the series, the Reds were on an eight-game losing streak.
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Bleday's triple made it 2-0 and Stephenson's single added another run. In the fifth inning, Matt McLain's bases-loaded walk drove in a run for 4-0. McLain had three RBIs in the series, including the eventual game-winning two-run single on May 9.
Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz reaches first base safely ahead of the tag from Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker in the first inning at Great American Ball Park May 10. The play was ruled a hit.
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De La Cruz went 3-for-4 in the game with three singles and two runs scored. His batting average climbed to .290 (.881 OPS).
Spencer Steer added a solo home run in the sixth for a 5-0 lead. It was Steer's seventh homer of 2026.
In the space of a day, the Reds not only ended their losing streak but further distanced themselves from it via the series win, bringing their record to a 22-19. That's just fine for May 10.
The return to winning ways isn't to suggest the Reds aren't without their troubles. Another member of the team's Opening Day starting rotation − Rhett Lowder − was set to be added to the injured list. The Reds confirmed May 10 Lowder's move to the IL due to shoulder fatigue wasn't official yet but would occur.
Nick Lodolo's IL stint came to end during the Astros series, and that was a welcome development. His 2026 debut for the Reds on May 8 plugged one of two holes in the rotation, but the Reds will need to cover for the one remaining opening.
Last week, the Reds covered their needs by turning to 23-year-old Chase Petty, and he came up from Triple-A Louisville to deliver 5 2/3 innings, falling one out short of a quality start.
Cincinnati's off day May 11 is their first since April 27. It's possible that could influence decision making regarding pitching needs for the upcoming series against the Washington Nationals, and beyond. Reds pitchers, both starters and relievers, labored at times since April 27. Catcher Jose Trevino was called on four times in 10 days to eat innings and preserve arms for the Reds, albeit in games when Cincinnati's defeats were by lopsided margins.
Reds homestand continues vs. Washington Nationals
After an off day May 11, Cincinnati will host the Washington Nationals for three games May 12-14. The Reds have Brady Singer and Nick Lodolo lined up for the series opener and finale, respectively. The middle game on May 13 is a question mark for now in terms of starting pitching.
Cincinnati is scheduled to face Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.44 ERA) in the May 12 series opener. Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.22 ERA) is scheduled for the middle game and Foster Griffin (4-1, 2.12 ERA) is set for the series finale matinee (12:40 p.m. EDT).
The Nationals will arrive in Cincinnati having lost two of three games to the Miami Marlins. The "Nats" are in third place in the National League East division via their 19-22 record. Washington is 13-9 in road games so far in 2026. Cincinnati is 12-9 at Great American Ball Park.
