Postgame Takeaways: Andrew Abbott Impresses, Reds Fall to Padres 1-0

A good day on the mound for Andrew Abbott.

Jul 21, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Reds fell to the Padres 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Peoria Stadium.

Here are our postgame takeaways:

Abbott and Spiers Impress

In just his second Major League spring training start of the season, Andrew Abbott impressed, tossing four shutout innings. He gave up just one hit, did not walk a batter, and struck out three.

It was announced earlier this week that the left-hander will start the season on the injured list.

Carson Spiers came on to relieve Abbott and also looked good. The right-hander threw four innings, allowing just one run on four hits. He did not walk a batter and struck out one.

Quiet Day of the Offense

It was a quiet day for Cincinnati's offense who had just seven hits all afternoon long. Blake Dunn, who is competing for one of the final roster spots, went 2-3. Jacob Hurtubise, who is also competing for that spot, went 1-3.

It's worth noting that most of the Reds' regulars had the day off.

News and Notes

• The Reds went 1-4 with runners in scoring position.
• Hector Rodriguez had Cincinnati's lone extra-base hit on the day when he doubled in the ninth inning.
• Jake Fraley went 1-3 and is hitting .154 this spring.
• Blake Dunn is hitting .348 this spring.
• Jacob Hurtubise is hitting .306 this spring.
• Stuart Fairchild went 0-3 and is hitting .135 this spring.
• It was announced before the game today that Spencer Steer will start the season on the injured list.

Up Next

In their final spring training game in Arizona, the Reds will face the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday at 3:05 ET. Nick Lodolo will start on the mound for the Reds.

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