Game Two Preview: Cincinnati Reds Look to Bounce Back Against San Francisco Giants

The Reds were no-hit on Friday night by Blake Snell.

Greg Kuffner | Aug 3, 2024

Jul 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports / Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

In this story:

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds (52-57) were no-hit by the San Francisco Giants (55-56) on Friday. They will face off against the Giants in game two of the series on Saturday night.

Hunter Greene will take the mound for the Reds. Greene is having the best season of his career and was one of the best pitchers in baseball in July.

In four July starts, Greene threw 27 innings with a 0.33 ERA and 29 strikeouts. The right-hander has thrown 14 scoreless innings in his last two starts.

The Giants will turn to left-hander Kyle Harrison. Harrison is 6-3 with a 3.69 ERA on the season. Like Greene, he has also been on a roll of late. In his last three starts, Harrison has tossed 17 innings of two-run baseball while striking out 20 over that time.

Game two of the series will get underway at 7:15 ET.

News and Notes

Elly De La Cruz leads the majors with 55 stolen bases.
The Reds are 1-3 against the Giants this season.
Hunter Greene has allowed one run or fewer in each of his last five starts, the longest single-season streak by a Reds starting pitcher since Johnny Cueto's five-game run from April 17 to May 8, 2009.
The Reds went 13-11 in July and have posted a winning record in four of the five months this season.
Sam Moll has not given up a run in eight straight appearances.

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

You May Also Like:

Frankie Montas Dominant in Cincinnati Reds’ Win Over Colorado Rockies

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Dominic Pirelli Shining After Promotion to Double-A

Cincinnati Reds Reveal Special City Connect Field at Great American Ballpark

Time For Accountability: Addressing Cincinnati Reds’ Hitting Struggles

How Cincinnati Reds Struggles Compare to Past Years

Growing Pain: Cincinnati Reds Searching for Answers During Long Losing Streak

Bright Spot: Jeimer Candelario Heating up For Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds Place Christian Encarnacion-Strand on Injured List

Star Youngster Elly De La Cruz Delivering for Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene Off to Best Start of Young Career for Cincinnati Reds