Reds Report:Nick Lodolo wins his eighth game in 11 starts in a breakout season

Nick Lodolo has been healthy in 2024, and he’s showing his potential as a frontline starting pitcher. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Wed Jun 19 2024 [For subscribers] [Nick Lodolo wins his eighth game in 11 starts in a breakout season]( [SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Nick Lodolo #40 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 29, 2024 in San Diego, California.]( Nick Lodolo has been healthy in 2024, and he’s showing his potential as a frontline starting pitcher. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws out Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel (5) in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, June 8, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [The challenge of evaluating Elly De La Cruz's defense]( Elly De La Cruz is one of the best defenders in baseball according to some metrics, and he ranks poorly in others. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 6, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [What Hunter Greene sees when he watches Pirates young ace Paul Skenes]( Hunter Greene and Paul Skenes share similarities as highly touted young starters with two of the hardest fastballs in MLB. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run giving the reds the lead in the third inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, June 8, 2024.]( [Wittenmyer & Williams: Why Reds aren't going away]( Wittenmyer & Williams: The Reds are starting to look like a playoff team, a month after many wrote them off. NL parity indicates they aren't going away. [READ MORE]( [Carson Spiers #68 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 17, 2024.]( [Carson Spiers' slow start leads to Reds' loss to the Pirates]( Carson Spiers allowed four runs across the first two innings but didn't allow a run after that in six innings in Pittsburgh. [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](