MAY 18, 2023•DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM
Looking closer at the history of Cincinnati Reds first-round draft picksSince the MLB draft began in 1965, the Cincinnati Reds have had their share of hits and misses.
Luke Maile - Two hits, homer WednesdayMaile went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.
ImpactMaile extended Cincinnati's lead to 2-0 with an RBI double in the second inning. He'd add a home run, his second of the season, off Austin Gomber in the fifth. It was a solid showing from Maile in a rare start -- he's typically the Reds' third catching option behind Tyler Stephenson and Curt Casili. The veteran backstop is now slashing a solid .278/.333/.500 through 39 plate appearances this season.
MAY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Pierce Johnson - Locks down eighth saveJohnson picked up the save Wednesday against the Reds, striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.
ImpactJohnson relieved Riley Pint in the ninth inning, inheriting runners on second and third, coaxing a pop-out from Wil Myers before striking out Jose Barrero to end the game. Johnson is now 8-for-11 in save opportunities. He's managed to stave off Daniel Bard for the ninth-inning job despite a 5.29 ERA and 1.82 WHIP through 17 innings this season.
MAY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lodolo likely out long term with stress reactionDENVER -- The Reds learned more about starting pitcher Nick Lodolo's leg injury this week, and the news was not good. A follow-up MRI taken...
MAY 18, 2023•MLB.COM
No homers? No problem for this Rockies offenseDENVER -- Back in his native Curacao, Jurickson Profar’s mother, Judeska, has said that when he wakes up, he’s always smiling. “I don’t know...
MAY 18, 2023•MLB.COM
Austin Gomber - Struggles in no-decisionGomber did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Reds. He struck out one.
ImpactGomber had been pitching well prior to Wednesday's outing, logging three consecutive quality starts while pitching to a 2.28 ERA in his last four outings. Despite his poor showing against the Reds, Gomber was spared the loss as the Rockies overcame a 5-0 deficit to pick up a win. The 29-year-old lefty is 3-4 on the season with a 6.70 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 29:18 K:BB through 44.1 innings.
MAY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Graham Ashcraft - Hit hard in lossAshcraft (2-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over five innings against the Rockies. He struck out three.
ImpactAshcraft held the Rockies scoreless through four innings before imploding in the fifth, where he allowed five runs, followed by another two in the sixth. The 25-year-old Ashcraft has allowed 19 runs (18 earned) in his last three starts (12.1 innings) after he pitched to a 2.00 ERA over his first six outings. His ERA is now up to 4.84 with a 1.43 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB this season.
MAY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
