HUNTER STRICKLAND NEWS

Mullins 2-run single in 4-run 9th lifts O's over Reds 6-2

Cedric Mullins hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a four-run ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 to move two games over

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on bereavement list Strickland (personal) was placed on the bereavement list Friday.

Impact Strickland picked up two saves this week before allowing three runs to take a blown save and a loss Thursday against the Marlins, and he'll now step away from the Reds due to an unspecified personal situation. The right-hander can remain on the bereavement list for 3-7 days, so he should rejoin the team next week. Alexis Diaz should operate as Cincinnati's primary closer in the meantime.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castano hit on head by 104 mph liner in Marlins' 7-6 win

Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami Marlins’ 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save Wednesday Strickland earned a save against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Strickland came on in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and overcame a leadoff single to secure the save. The right-hander has picked up a save twice in the past four days after failing to record any saves through the first 23 days of July. Cincinnati doesn't have a clearly defined closer, but Strickland appears to be the leading candidate to close things out when the opportunity arises.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth save Strickland picked up the save Sunday against St. Louis, tossing a perfect ninth inning in a 6-3 victory.

Impact Strickland got Nolan Arenado, Nolan Gorman and Tommy Edman to pop out in foul territory and needed just nine pitches to close out the game. It was his first save since June 28 and first save opportunity since blowing consecutive chances at the beginning of July. He and Alexis Diaz will likely continue to receive the bulk of the save chances for Cincinnati.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up three-run blast Strickland allowed three runs on three hits -- including a home run -- over one inning Saturday against the Cardinals. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Lars Nootbaar turned the game into a laugher with his three-run shot off Strickland in the eighth inning. The 33-year-old Strickland remains tied for the team lead in saves with four, but he now has a 5.40 ERA and 1.65 WHIP this season. Manager David Bell figures to turn to Alexis Diaz and other younger players for saves more in the second half.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt, Pujols lift Cardinals to 11-3 win over Reds

Paul Goldschmidt hit his 300th career homer and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols reached another milestone and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-3

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows second save Strickland gave up a run on two hits in an inning of relief to blow his second save of the season in Wednesday's 8-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact Tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning, Strickland instead gave up a run-scoring double to Starling Marte to send the game to extras, when Dauri Moreta completely imploded. Strickland has blown his last two save chances and has a 5.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 26:18 K:BB through 28.2 innings on the year, but Cincinnati doesn't have a clear alternative for closing situations at the moment.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Tuesday Strickland (2-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Mets, pitching a perfect ninth inning without a walk or a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander entered a scoreless tie in the top of the ninth and needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to knife through the bottom of the Mets' order. Strickland then got rewarded when Mike Moustakas brought home Tommy Pham with a sacrifice fly in the Reds' half of the frame. Strickland has two wins and two saves in his last four appearances, but the other win came as a result of a blown save. Despite his current assignment as Cincinnati's closer, his job security seems very low -- he carries a 5.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through nine innings since the beginning of June, and that ERA doesn't account for three unearned runs.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another save Strickland picked up the save Tuesday against the Cubs. He allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out one over one scoreless inning.

Impact Strickland has now earned both of the Reds' last two saves and three of the team's last four. Granted it took injuries to Tony Santillan (back), Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Lucas Sims (back) to get him there, but for his part Strickland has pitched well since the end of April. Diaz may return as soon as this weekend, but manager David Bell could opt to reward Strickland for the stability he has provided lately and keep him in the ninth inning.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like primary closer Manager David Bell intimated Sunday that Strickland is the Reds' preferred closing option, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "Hunter is definitely somebody that...

Impact Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Tony Santillan (back) recently joined Lucas Sims (back) on the injured list, with their absences thrusting Strickland into a more prominent role out of necessity. Strickland, who claimed the Reds' most recent save chance in Friday's win over the Giants, looks like he could operate as the team's primary ninth-inning option, at least until the Reds add some healthy arms back into the mix. Of the three injured relievers, Diaz looks to be the closest to a return; he threw a bullpen session Sunday and could be activated from the IL on Friday when first eligible.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft fulfills Strickland's prophecy in dominant outing SAN FRANCISCO -- Just to set the record straight, Hunter Strickland called the outcome of Friday night's 4-2 win over the Giants the night b...

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Notches third save Strickland saved Friday's 4-2 win against the Giants, recording a walk and strikeout apiece in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Tony Santillan (back) both sidelined, manager David Bell turned to Strickland for the save and the righty delivered against his former team. The 33-year-old was able to work around a two-out walk and has now logged each of Cincinnati's last two saves, though he possesses an uninspiring 5.11 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with 18 walks and 24 strikeouts in 24.2 innings.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second save Strickland earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Monday, pitching a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out one batter.

Impact The Reds have deployed a variety of closers this season, with five different pitchers notching at least one save. Alexis Diaz was the ninth-inning option of choice the day prior, but manager David Bell turned to Strickland on Monday with Cincinnati up by a run. The veteran came through to earn the save, needing only 12 pitches to retire the side in order. Strickland has previous closing experience -- he saved 14 games for San Francisco in 2018 -- so it's feasible that he could eventually move to the front of the pack for the Reds' closer role. However, the right-hander hasn't exactly impressed this season, posting a 5.73 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and ugly 21:17 K:BB across 22 innings.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak ends

Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for the first walkoff RBI of his major league career, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 5-4 in yet a...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longoria's 4th homer in 4 games lifts Giants over Reds 6-4

Evan Longoria hit his fourth home run in four games, a go-ahead, three-run drive in a six-run eighth inning that lifted the San Francisco Giants over the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 and av...

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save of season Strickland picked up the save Wednesday against the Cubs. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

Impact With Lucas Sims (back) on the 15-day injured list, Strickland earned his first save chance of the season. The veteran was shaky and allowed the tying run to reach third base, but he ultimately got the job done by striking out Christopher Morel. Tony Santillan, Alexis Diaz and Art Warren have all registered saves in Sims' recent absence, but the trio served as set-up men for Strickland on Wednesday. Cincinnati's closing situation will likely continue to be handled by a committee until Sims returns to the team.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hader gets 500th K, Brewers stop Reds' 2-game win streak

Josh Hader reached 500 career strikeouts, Luis Urías hit tying home run and made a clutch catch and the Milwaukee Brewers held off Cincinnati 5-4 to stop the Reds’ season-high, two...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough start continues Strickland allowed a run on two hits and two walks in Thursday's loss to the Padres, pitching with a three-run deficit in the seventh inning.

Impact At one point Strickland was considered to be a candidate to close for the Reds, but he has a 9.82 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in 7.1 innings. The two walks on Thursday give him a whopping 11 walks so far. Even if the Reds had won more than three games so far, Strickland would be pretty far from closing out games right now.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could close games Strickland is part of a large group of closer candidates for the Reds this season according to manager David Bell, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lucas Sims (elbow) will miss the start of the season with elbow troubles and isn't a lock to claim the job once healthy. Strickland had a 2.61 ERA last season, but his 24.0 percent strikeout rate isn't typical closer material and his 34.8 percent groundball rate could result in a fair number of homers at Great American Ball Park.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bats finally wake up but Hader falters, Brewers eliminated

At least the Milwaukee Brewers came out swinging

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves, Brewers spurred to playoffs by bold midseason deals

Both the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers had to shake up their fortunes by changing the lineups in order to punch a fourth consecutive playoff ticket

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews

Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Brewers Strickland was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Impact Strickland was away from the team since Tuesday following the birth of his child, but he'll rejoin the Brewers' bullpen ahead of the final series of the regular season. Across nine appearances in September, the right-hander recorded a 3.12 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 8.2 innings.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot

Dylan Carlson, Nolan Arenado and Jose Rondon homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to 17 games and clinched an NL wild card ber...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS