Reds Report:'That is not a strike': Stephenson's hit streak ends on iffy call

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson's career-best, 13-game hit streak was halted on a called third strike in the 9th inning Friday. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Aug 31 2024 ['That is not a strike': Stephenson's hit streak ends on iffy call]( [Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) looks on in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.]( Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson's career-best, 13-game hit streak was halted on a called third strike in the 9th inning Friday. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) delivers the pitch in the first inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.]( [Rhett Lowder shows off his best trait in his big league debut]( Rhett Lowder allowed one run that should have been unearned and showed his competitiveness in his first start with the Reds. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder (81) walks back to the dugout at the end of the second inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.]( [For subscribers] [Message heard Lowder and clear: Next year started Friday for Reds]( Rhett Lowder didn't throw a pro pitch until February and opened the season at High-A Dayton. The Cincinnati Reds' future started Friday when he did. [READ MORE]( [Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27), center, celebrates with Milwaukee Brewers first base Jake Bauers (9) at the conclusion of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [The Brewers continue overcoming pitching injuries, beat the Reds again]( The Brewers' pitching depth has been tested just as much as the Reds' depth. But the Brewers are 20 games over .500. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds centerfielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly ball off the bat of Ian Happ in the fourth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 29, 2024. The Reds led 3-0 after four innings.]( ['That's who he is': Larkin praises Friedl's toughness, remarkable catch]( Barry Larkin on Bally Sports Ohio: "Well, you know good and well you're gonna get this all-out effort from TJ Friedl. Just reckless abandon." [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](