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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