Reds Report:The Reds bullpen melts down in an embarrassing loss to Pirates

The Reds allowed 13 straight runs as the Pirates won the second game of the series. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sun Sep 24 2023 [For subscribers] [The Reds bullpen melts down in an embarrassing loss to Pirates]( [Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (43) delivers in the ninth inning during a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Reds won, 5-3. ]( The Reds allowed 13 straight runs as the Pirates won the second game of the series. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) adjusts his helmet during his at bat in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.]( [For subscribers] ['Proud of all of us': Cincinnati Reds see future after knell of a loss]( The Cincinnati Reds fell 2 1/2 games out of playoff position with six to play after blowing a 9-run lead in a fourth straight loss Saturday night. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) has ice thrown at him after hitting a 2-run home run in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.]( [Pittsburg Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds]( MLB baseball game Pittsburg Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (70) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [No comebacks for injured Cincinnati Reds Tejay Antone, Harrison Bader]( Cincinnati Reds outfielder Harrison Bader (groin) and reliever Tejay Antone (elbow) planned to return from the IL for the final days of the season. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44) and Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (16) celebrate trying the game the middle of the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [Reds Rookie Power Rankings: Where does fearless Noelvi Marte rank?]( The Cincinnati Reds have used more rookies than anyone in the majors, and will need every one of them to perform to reach October. [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 ➔]( [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]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](