The Cincinnati Reds faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series, starting with a 10-3 loss for the Reds. Today's matchup features starting pitchers Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati and Matthew Liberatore for St. Louis at Busch Stadium, with a first pitch scheduled for 2:15 PM ET. Lodolo has shown improvement in his recent outings after returning from injury, while Liberatore has been inconsistent, with standout performances mixed in with poorer results.

By the Numbers
  • Nick Lodolo's recent performance: 4 earned runs in 12.2 innings over his last two starts.
  • Matthew Liberatore's last start: 5.1 shutout innings against the Chicago Cubs.
State of Play
  • The Reds hold a 9.4% playoff odds, positioned in 5th place in the National League Central.
  • Elly De La Cruz's MRI check-up has been moved forward, indicating positive progress in his recovery.
What's Next

Following today's matchup, the Reds are eyeing crucial games to improve their playoff chances as the season progresses, particularly with Hunter Greene's anticipated return possibly boosting their lineup before the All-Star break.

Bottom Line

For the Reds, strong pitching from Lodolo and forthcoming returns of key players like Greene could be vital to turning around their season and enhancing their postseason aspirations.