Postgame Takeaways: Cincinnati Reds Rally Late; Fall to Colorado Rockies 6-5

The Reds will look to win the series tomorrow.

Greg Kuffner | Jul 10, 2024

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, June 22, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

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The Cincinnati Reds (44-49) fell to the Colorado Rockies (33-60) 6-5 on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park.

Here are our postgame takeaways:

Kyle Freeland Dominated the Reds' Offense

In our game three preview, we mentioned how good Freeland has been over his last three games since coming off the injured list. That didn't change today.

Freeland went 6 2/3 innings of two-run baseball while striking out nine. Eight of his nine strikeouts were via his knuckle-curveball.

Frankie Montas Goes Deep, but Allows Five Runs

Montas pitched deep into the game tossing seven innings on Wednesday night, but he gave up five runs, including two home runs. He walked two and struck out seven. Montas's ERA on the season is now 4.38.

The Reds Rallied in the Ninth, but Came up Short

Trailing 6-2 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Reds offense came alive but fell just short. Tyler Stephenson hit his eighth home run of the season to get the Reds within three. Austin Wynns and Noelvi Marte singled before Rece Hinds flew out to right field. With two on and one out, Santiago Espiunal hit a single up the middle to make a 6-4 ballgame. Jonathan India added a sacrifice fly to get the Reds within a run, but Elly De La Cruz grounded out to shortstop to end the game.

Up Next

The Reds and Rockies will face off in the series finale at 1:10 ET on Thursday.

News and Notes

Jeimer Candelario has reached safely in 10 straight games.
Rece Hinds has a three-game hit streak to start his career.
Hinds stole his first Major League base.
Noelvi Marte had his first multi-hit game for the first time since his three-hit game in his first game back from his suspension.
Jonathan India hit his seventh home run of the season.
Austin Slater picked up his first hit as a Red
Tyler Stephenson has five extra-base hits in his last two games.

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