Nick Lodolo Struggles Again, Reds Lose to Pirates 7-0

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Aug 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Nick Lodolo struggled again, as the Reds lost to the Pirates 7-0 on Thursday night.

Lodolo didn't give up a run until the fifth inning when the Pirates scored five of their seven runs. He lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up five runs, five hits and issuing three walks in the process.

Meanwhile, the Reds' bats struggled all night. They finished with just five hits total and were 0-2 with runners in scoring position.

The Reds fall to 62-66 on the season.

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James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He's one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.