Pirates deliver blow to Reds' fading playoff chances
Ben Gamel homered, Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates dampened the Cincinnati Reds’ fading postseason hopes with a 6-2 winSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE FARMER
5 HR •
25 RBI •
.214 AVG
5 HR
25 RBI
.214 AVG
Crushes homer in win Farmer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in the win over the Pirates on Monday.
Impact The shortstop blasted a Kyle Keller curveball over the fence in seventh inning for his 15th homer of the season. He has at least one hit in 8 of his last nine games. Over those contests, Farmer has batted .314 with four extra-base hits and six RBI.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto power surge leads Reds rally for 9-5 win over Pirates
Joey Votto tied the game with his second homer of the night, Eugenio Suarez followed with a go-ahead shot and the Cincinnati Reds rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-5 win over...SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Los Angeles
The Reds will send Sonny Gray to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Max Scherzer the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6
Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats 14th homer Farmer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Impact The shortstop took Sam Howard deep in the eighth inning to tie things up at 4-4, but Mychal Givens faltered in the ninth to keep the Reds tumbling down in the NL wild-card race with their fourth straight defeat. Farmer has set career highs with 14 homers, 52 runs and 55 RBI on the season, but his .256/.309/.403 slash line highlights his limitations as a hitter.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Cincinnati Reds a seventh loss in nine games with a 5-4 wi...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs
Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to team Farmer returned from the paternity list Monday.
Impact Farmer had been away from the team since Friday. He'll likely return to his role as the Reds' primary shortstop going forward, though it wasn't Jose Barrero who was optioned in his place, so he could potentially have competition. Instead, Brad Brach was designated for assignment.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barrero, Reds score two in ninth, beat Cardinals 4-2
Jose Barrero made the most of an unexpected start by doubling in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Away on paternity leave Farmer was placed on the paternity list Friday.
Impact Players typically spend three days on paternity leave. That would keep Farmer out for the entirety of the weekend series in St. Louis but leave him ready to return Tuesday in Pittsburgh following Monday's off day. Jose Barrero was called up to take his place on the roster and will start at shortstop Friday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'I have flashbacks from it': The tragic backstory behind Kyle Farmer's highlight catch Jonathan India on Kyle Farmer's highlight catch: \
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs
Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts 13th homer Farmer went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 12-2 rout of the Cardinals during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.
Impact He launched a two-run shot off Junior Fernandez in the second inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the third. Including his 1-for-3 effort with a run scored in the matinee, Farmer is batting .258 on the year with 13 homers, 49 runs and 51 RBI -- all career highs -- through 126 games.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks 12th home run Farmer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double in Monday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis.
Impact Farmer drilled a solo shot off Jon Lester in the second inning and it proved to be the Reds' only run in the loss. He was 10-for-49 (.204) with two doubles since his last home run on Aug. 12. He's up to 12 homers, 48 RBI and a .716 OPS through 436 plate appearances on the year.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luzado pitches 6 shutout innings to help Miami beat Reds 2-1
Jesús Luzardo allowed one hit and no runs in six-plus innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 to take the rubber game of their seriesAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Farmer will sit Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Farmer has handled a heavy workload at shortstop recently, as Thursday's off day will be just his third in the last 36 games. Jose Barrero will handle shortstop in his absence.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers rally for 4 in 7th, beat Reds 7-4 to increase lead
Omar Narváez hit a tiebreaking double in a four-run seventh inning, Kolten Wong added a two-run homer in the eighth and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 7-4AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castellanos drives in 4, Reds beat Miami 7-4 to take series
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 7-4AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray 1-hits Miami over 7 scoreless, Reds beat Marlins 5-3
Sonny Gray pitched one-hit ball through seven scoreless innings, Tyler Naquin and Joey Votto homered in the fifth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 5-3AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubles, plates one in win Farmer went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Marlins.
Impact Farmer doubled off Nick Neidert in the fourth inning, driving in Tyler Stephenson. He is riding a current eight-game hitting streak and has at least one hit in 24 of his last 26 games. The 30-year-old is slashing .264/.323/.412 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI and 45 runs scored in 401 plate appearances.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto blasts 3-run homer, Reds rebound to beat Marlins 6-1
Joey Votto slammed a three-run homer, Luis Castillo pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 6-1AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Cincinnati Reds are impressively clawing their way into playoff contention
Overlook Joey Votto and the Reds at your own peril, Jake Mintz writes, as Cincy continues its quest for a playoff berth.AUGUST 18, 2021
Resting for day game Farmer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Unless he's summoned from the bench as a pinch hitter, Farmer will put his seven-game hitting streak on hold Wednesday. Jose Barrero will pick up a start at shortstop in Farmer's stead.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
India homers as Reds beat Phillies 7-4
Jonathan India homered and scored three times, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
