The Cincinnati Reds suffered a 17-7 defeat against the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their third loss in four games. They set an MLB record by issuing seven consecutive walks during the game.
Key points
Cincinnati Reds lost 17-7 to Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds issued an MLB-record seven consecutive walks
Reds walked 11 batters and allowed 19 hits
Reds gave up three five-run innings
Reds fell out of first place for the first time in 18 days
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PITTSBURGH – Because of some historic events that unfolded at PNC Park on Saturday, including an MLB-record seven consecutive walks issued by the Cincinnati Reds, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates staff was asked during the game if he planned to gather anything from the game to send to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
"Send them four balls," somebody quipped.
It certainly was the story of the day for a Reds staff that walked 11, got battered for 19 hits and gave up three five-run innings in a 17-7 loss that was never that close.
It knocked the Reds out of first place for the first time in 18 days.
Connor Phillips came into the game in relief of starter Rhett Lowder, but didn't come out unscathed. Phillips walked four straight batters to force in four runs, then was removed without recording an out.
Connor Phillips came into the game in relief of starter Rhett Lowder, but didn't come out unscathed. Phillips walked four straight batters to force in four runs, then was removed without recording an out.
Granted, some of that damage came against catcher Jose Trevino, who pitched the final two innings (two runs, five hits, one hit batter – on a 34-mph "fastball").
The more important story for the Reds – even bigger than the MLB-record seven consecutive walks Rhett Lowder and Connor Phillips teamed up to allow – was the fact Trevino was called upon to pitch for the third time in four games. That the Reds were blown out in three of their past four games. That the cracks in all that pitching depth they thought they had are starting to show.
Q&A
What MLB record did the Cincinnati Reds set in their recent game?
The Cincinnati Reds set an MLB record by issuing seven consecutive walks during their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How did the Reds perform in their last four games?
The Reds lost three out of their last four games, including a significant 17-7 loss to the Pirates.
What was the impact of the Reds' loss on their standings?
The loss knocked the Reds out of first place for the first time in 18 days.
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Just as they hit this weeklong stretch of games against division opponents, including a four-game set in Chicago against the Cubs – the team that nudged the Reds out of their tie for first on Saturday by beating the Diamondbacks earlier in the day.
The Reds already led the National League in walks with 146 before this one.