Reds Report:Michael Lorenzen shuts down his old team as the Royals beat the Reds

Michael Lorenzen allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings in his return to Great American Ball Park. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Aug 17 2024 [Michael Lorenzen shuts down his old team as the Royals beat the Reds]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) hits a base hit in the seventh inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, June 21, 2024.]( Michael Lorenzen allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings in his return to Great American Ball Park. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) greets his teammates before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Reds led 1-0 after two innings.]( [For subscribers] [Bobby Witt Jr.'s leap foreshadows what's next for Elly De La Cruz]( Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz are on similar tracks. Witt has more experience, and his progress showed what's next for De La Cruz. [READ MORE]( [The cleats of Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India during MLB Players' Weekend.]( [Reds have Cincinnati Children's patients paint Players' Weekend cleats]( The Reds' MLB Players' Weekend cleats will be available for an auction that will benefit Cincinnati Children's Hospital. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez shows off his silver medal from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.]( ['Goosebumps': Why one Reds pitcher would 'love' MLB players in Olympics]( "I don't know how it would work logistically," said Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez, who got "goosebumps" from medaling in the 2021 Olympics. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) hits a base hit in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [Cleanup hitter TJ Friedl is making a different type of impact in 2024]( TJ Friedl has had to play with a different style this year. Recently, it's helped spark some of the best baseball the Reds have played 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](