Reds Report:'Fatigue is a factor': Andrew Abbott's struggles underscore Reds fade

Andrew Abbott started the season at Double-A and finished as one of the most important pitchers in Cincinnati Reds' playoff chase. And ran out of gas. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Fri Sep 29 2023 [For subscribers] ['Fatigue is a factor': Andrew Abbott's struggles underscore Reds fade]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( Andrew Abbott started the season at Double-A and finished as one of the most important pitchers in Cincinnati Reds' playoff chase. And ran out of gas. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona tips his cap for the crowd following a tribute video before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland. Although he hasn't officially announced his retirement, Francona is expected to do so formally early next week.]( [For subscribers] [Baseball gods and guts: Reds need help to avoid elimination]( The Cincinnati Reds need help. Lots of help. A 4-3 loss in Cleveland left their slim playoff hopes on life support with 3 games left in the season. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, left, is tagged out at home by Cleveland Guardians catcher Cam Gallagher duirng the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland.]( [For subscribers] [The Reds went down running in their biggest loss of the year]( Two outs on the bases changed the game in the Reds loss to Cleveland, but the Reds were confident in those decisions. [READ MORE]( [Sep 26, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) steals second base beside Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) in the third inning at Progressive Field.]( [For subscribers] [Wittenmyer & Williams: Is Reds 2024 infield big enough for De La Cruz?]( Wittenmyer & Williams: Shortstop or outfield? What the Cincinnati Reds should do with Elly De La Cruz after this season. [READ MORE]( [Noelvi Marte of the Cincinnati Reds]( [For subscribers] [Bally Sports' Welsh questions ruling on Marte slide in 9th]( Reds rookie Noelvi Marte couldn't beat the throw from Ramon Laureano in the 9th inning in Cleveland. [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](