The Cincinnati Reds faced a significant defeat against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. Key plays included a tag out of Matt McLain by Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan.
Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan (26) tags out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) pitches in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a double in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) fields a ground ball before throwing out Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Reds vs Rockies game on April 29, 2026?
The final score of the game has not been provided in the excerpt.
Who tagged out Matt McLain during the Reds vs Rockies game?
Brett Sullivan, the catcher for the Colorado Rockies, tagged out Matt McLain.
Where did the Reds play against the Rockies on April 29, 2026?
The game took place at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in the game against the Rockies?
Brandon Williamson was the starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) prepares to pitch in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) speaks with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) watches his baseball after hitting a 3-run triple in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (3) mishandles the throw from home plate as Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan (26) reaches third base on a 3-run triple in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) prepares to pitch in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a base hit in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) fields a ground ball before throwing out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) at home plate in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) hits a base hit in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) leaps over Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) during a pick off attempt in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) gestures to the dugout after hitting an RBI double in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) high fives teammates after scoring on a Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) double in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) catches a foul ball for an out in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) throws out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) throws to first for an out in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) pitches in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) throws out a runner at first in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Franco (74) pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Franco (74) pitches in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) hits a double in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures after hitting a 2-run home run in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) celebrates after hitting a 2-run home run in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball at the wall in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run in the ninth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) stands in the dugout in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) throws to first for an out in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) pitches in the ninth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan (26) tags out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan (26) tags out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) pitches in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a double in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) fields a ground ball before throwing out Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) prepares to pitch in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) speaks with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) watches his baseball after hitting a 3-run triple in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (3) mishandles the throw from home plate as Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan (26) reaches third base on a 3-run triple in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) prepares to pitch in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a base hit in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) fields a ground ball before throwing out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) at home plate in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) hits a base hit in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) leaps over Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) during a pick off attempt in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) gestures to the dugout after hitting an RBI double in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) high fives teammates after scoring on a Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) double in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) catches a foul ball for an out in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) throws out Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) throws to first for an out in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) pitches in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) throws out a runner at first in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Franco (74) pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jose Franco (74) pitches in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) hits a double in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) gestures after hitting a 2-run home run in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman (15) celebrates after hitting a 2-run home run in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball at the wall in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run in the ninth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Colorado Rockies second baseman Willi Castro (3) stands in the dugout in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) throws to first for an out in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) pitches in the ninth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
As good as April was to the Cincinnati Reds, the second-to-last game of the month happened to hold the their' ugliest and most-lopsided defeat of the young season.
The Colorado Rockies evened the three-game series with Cincinnati April 29 with a 13-2 win against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Brett Sullivan's two-out, bases-loaded double in the top of the first inning off starting pitcher Brandon Williamson proved to be all the scoring the Rockies would need.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Mey (47) pitches in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Williamson, a lefty, was removed from the game after three innings due to left shoulder fatigue. Luis Mey, called up after reliever Graham Ashcraft was placed on the bereavement list, went two innings for the Reds and Jose Franco went three innings to help cover the club's pitching needs.
Catcher Jose Trevino emerged from behind home plate, where he called the game for eight innings, to pitch the ninth inning for Cincinnati. Trevino would allow five runs.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) catches a foul ball for an out in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) catches a foul ball for an out in the third inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano tossed 5 1/3 innings of scoreless, four-hit baseball and conceded three walks.
Prior to a ninth inning at-bat that started with Cincinnati trailing 13-0, the Reds went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The lone hit with a runner in scoring position was a two-out Sal Stewart single in the first inning that was knocked down by Ezequiel Tovar. Matt McLain attempted to score from second base but was tagged out at the plate.
Through eight innings, the Reds' six hits were all singles. Tyler Stephenson doubled in the ninth inning in his only at-bat and Will Benson followed with a two-run homer. Two further singles followed.
Win or lose on April 30 in the series finale, April will have been an effective start to Cincinnati's 2026 season. The team was 16-9 in the month going into the third game of the series.
In addition to nearly being shut out, the 11-run margin of defeat was the largest so far of 2026.
Reds close out Rockies series against familiar face
The Reds and Rockies will decide the winner of their three-game set with an April 30 matinee (12:40 p.m. EDT). Cincinnati Opening Day starter Andrew Abbott (0-2, 6.59 ERA) is scheduled to be opposed former Reds pitcher, Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 5.97 ERA).
Lorenzen spent seven seasons with Reds from 2015 to 2021. As a pitcher, he went 23-23 with a 4.07 ERA. Lorenzen proved handy with a bat in his hands, but only during his years in Cincinnati as he didn't register a plate appearance against in subsequent stints with the Los Angeles Angeles, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.
Lorenzen had 147 plate appearances for the Reds and hit .233 with seven career homers.
A win for Cincinnati would mean five consecutive series victories.