Reds Report:Starting block: Montas struggles as Reds lose series opener in Seattle

Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas, who took a 2.16 ERA into Monday's start, struggled through a short start as the Mariners beat the Reds 9-3. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Tue Apr 16 2024 [For subscribers] [Starting block: Montas struggles as Reds lose series opener in Seattle]( [SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 15: Frankie Montas #47 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.]( Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas, who took a 2.16 ERA into Monday's start, struggled through a short start as the Mariners beat the Reds 9-3. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz]( [Check out Elly's custom Jordan 4s for Jackie Robinson Day]( MLB players wore No. 42 on their jerseys and hats Monday, and the Reds' Elly De La Cruz commemorated by wearing custom Jordan 4 cleats in Seattle. [READ MORE]( [FOCO's Johnny Bench bobblehead with magnetic base]( [New Bench bobblehead has magnetic base of Riverfront Stadium]( FOCO's new Johnny Bench bobblehead is numbered to 124. [READ MORE]( [Apr 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds center fielder Bubba Thompson (12) steals third base in the third inning against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park.]( [For subscribers] [Thompson reflects on hometown's rich history on Jackie Robinson Day]( Cincinnati Reds CF Bubba Thompson is just the latest big-leaguer to come out of baseball rich Mobile, Alabama, home to Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Frankie Montas, Reds look to extend winning streak to four games in series opener at Seattle]( Interleague play continues for 9-6 Reds against 6-10 Seattle Mariners at 9:42 p.m. Monday. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](