Reds Report:First inning grand slam dooms the Reds in a loss to the Giants

Nick Lodolo only allowed one big hit on Saturday, but it was a grand slam that wiped away the Reds' momentum. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sun May 12 2024 [For subscribers] [First inning grand slam dooms the Reds in a loss to the Giants]( [May 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports]( Nick Lodolo only allowed one big hit on Saturday, but it was a grand slam that wiped away the Reds' momentum. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) steals third base as Philadelphia Phillies third base Edmundo Sosa (33) attempts to stop him in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [How Elly De La Cruz's patience and his instincts help him steal bases]( Elly De La Cruz ended Friday's game with a league-leading 25 stolen bases. [READ MORE]( [May 5, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.]( [Reds, Nick Lodolo look to build momentum against Giants after snapping skid]( Andrew Abbott and four relievers pitched well in beating Giants to snap eight-game losing streak, longest in two years. [READ MORE]( [Apr 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.]( [For subscribers] [Reds backup plan? Team was built to win – or sell | Press Box Wag]( The Cincinnati Reds signed a lot of pitchers over the winter to bolster a 2023 staff with little depth. All have short-term contracts and trade value. [READ MORE]( [FOCO's Elly De La Cruzin' bobblehead]( [Check out FOCO's new De La Cruzin' bobblehead]( De La Cruz's 25th stolen base Friday night in San Francisco put him on pace for 107 this season. [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]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( 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](