Lowder (8 K’s) progressing with 70-pitch rehab start for Triple-A Louisville

After throwing a simulated game last Wednesday, Lowder toed the rubber for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits across five innings and threw 50 of 70 pitches for strikes. Lowder struck out eight batters and didn’t issue a walk. It’s unclear what step is next -- whether it’s another rehab start or an outing in the Majors -- but tossing 70 pitches is a good start towards getting back to the Reds' rotation. With injuries plaguing Cincinnati's roster -- Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft are just some of the other...