NICK LODOLO NEWS

Allows one run over five Lodolo did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and five walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.

Impact Lodolo was able to keep the Cubs at bay for the most part over five innings. The only damage came in the second inning on an RBI triple from Nelson Velazquez. The left-hander also walked three batters in the inning and his five walks in the game were a season high. Lodolo has now allowed only one run in each of his last two starts.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After career-high 5 walks, Lodolo reflects on '22 CHICAGO -- It's been a very good stretch of late season starts for Reds rookie pitcher Nick Lodolo, but the left-hander wasn't thrilled with...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

C. Notes: Nick Lodolo's changeup, TJ Friedl's attempted haircut and more Lodolo, who allowed just one run in his six innings in the Reds' 2-1 victory over the Brewers on Sunday, threw nine changeups.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans six in no-decision Lodolo allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out six in six innings of a 2-1 win over Milwaukee. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact All four hits against Lodolo came in the second inning with the big blow being a solo homer by Hunter Renfroe on the first pitch on the frame. Over his final four innings, he retired 12 of the 13 batters he faced and ended the outing by striking out the side in the sixth. The 24-year-old has proven he belongs in the big leagues over his last eight starts, compiling a 2.84 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 62:10 K:BB in 50.2 innings. His next, and perhaps final, start of the season will likely come next weekend in Chicago against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For Reds' Nick Lodolo, sweeping curve brings hit batters and strikeouts Of the 18 batters Lodolo has hit this season, 13 were hit by the curveball. And of those, all but one were hit on their back leg.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lodolo can't find curve in Reds' loss to Red Sox CINCINNATI -- When Nick Lodolo’s big, sweeping curveball is on point, the Reds' rookie starting pitcher can get swings and misses to his hea...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Beans three Beantown batters Lodolo (4-7) took the loss Tuesday against Boston, allowing three runs on three hits, three walks and three hit batsmen while striking out seven in five innings.

Impact Lodolo allowed one run in each of his last three innings, including solo homers to Rob Refsnyder and J.D. Martinez. He hit three batters Tuesday to bring his season total up to 18 in 92.1 innings. Since the All-Star break, he's compiled a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 82:21 K:BB in 66 innings across 11 starts. His next start will likely be early next week in Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer Nick Lodolo has a 2.72 ERA across his last six starts working with Austin Romine and a 2.21 ERA in September.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Piling up strikeouts Lodolo (4-6) allowed three earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out 11 across 6.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Lodolo was stuck with the loss after allowing a three-run home to Rodolfo Castro in the third inning. However, Lodolo was very impressive, racking up 16 swinging strikes on 102 total pitches while also inducing five groundball outs. He's shown an impressive ability to rack up strikeouts across his last three starts and 20.1 innings by punching out 31 hitters. In that same span, he's allowed only five earned runs. For the season, Lodolo has a 3.81 ERA with a 113:31 K:BB across 87.1 frames.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds start fast to back Lodolo in 8-2 victory over Brewers

TJ Friedl homered to lead off a five-run first inning, left-hander Nick Lodolo pitched eight strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lodolo ties career-high 9 K's in doubleheader CINCINNATI -- Finding a rhythm as a starting pitcher is all about settling into a routine, but the 24 hours prior to Nick Lodolo’s most rece...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Strikes out eight batters Lodolo did not factor into the decision against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing no runs on five hits while striking out eight and walking two over seven innings.

Impact Lodolo found himself in a pitchers' duel Wednesday with Ranger Suarez, both of whom lasted seven innings and struck out eight batters without allowing a run. Lodolo tossed 64 of 98 pitches for strikes, showing good command with only two walks. Although he did not get the win, the lefty picked up a quality start, his first since July 31 and his third overall. After allowing seven earned runs in his last 9.1 innings, Wednesday's outing may have set Lodolo on the right track. He will take a 4.12 ERA into his next outing.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control in loss Lodolo (3-4) took the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, giving up four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out six batters over 4.2 innings.

Impact Lodolo threw a first-pitch strike to 19 of the 24 batters he faced, yet he issued four free passes and hit one batter. The rookie gave up three runs in the first inning, struck out the side in the second and allowed three baserunners in each of the third and fourth frames in the uneven performance. Lodolo has walked multiple batters in each of his past five starts, and he's added five hit batsman over that stretch. He's registered a strong 12.1 K/9 over 47.2 innings on the season, but the control issues have led to an unsavory 4.72 ERA and 1.66 WHIP.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 11, 2022

Inefficient in no-decision Lodolo allowed three runs on four hits, four walks and a hit batter while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact Lodolo threw 56 of 100 pitches for strikes, and he was tagged for a pair of home runs by Andrew McCutchen and Keston Hiura in the fourth inning. This was just the second time in nine outings Lodolo's given up multiple homers, but the four walks were a season high and the four strikeouts matched his low mark for the year. The 24-year-old owns a 4.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB through 43 innings in his rookie year. He's projected for a more favorable home start versus the Cubs next week.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Looks strong in no-decision Lodolo gave up one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6 innings in a 3-2 win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lodolo made easy work of the Orioles lineup but had to settle for a no-decision after leaving the game with 98 pitches under his belt. Lodolo has now put together two quality starts in a row to lower his ERA to 4.23. The 24-year-old left-hander is racking up the strikeouts and now has 54 in 38 innings pitched this season. He is expected to make his next start this weekend at Milwaukee.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans career-high nine Lodolo (3-3) picked up the win in Monday's 11-2 rout of the Marlins, giving up two unearned runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out nine.

Impact The nine punchouts were a career high for the rookie, and the quality start was his first in seven trips to the mound in the big leagues. Lodolo sports an impressive 30.5 percent strikeout rate through his first 32.1 innings for the Reds, but his 4.73 ERA and 1.67 WHIP haven't kept pace.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Only two innings in loss Lodolo (2-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over two innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five.

Impact Lodolo also plunked three batters, uncorked a wild pitch and served up a long ball to Paul Goldschmidt. The lefty needed 67 pitches to record six outs. After the game, Lodolo didn't shy away from the fact that his command was completely absent. "It's something I haven't gone through," Lodolo told Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's kind of weird just losing the zone like that on the field. I'm known for throwing strikes a lot. When I'm out there, I think maybe I'm trying to overcorrect because I'm thinking I'm a lot further off than I am." Perhaps Lodolo will try to tweak some things on the side during the All-Star break. Either way, he's going to be in the rotation throughout the second half so long as he's healthy.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs in win Lodolo (2-2) allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over the Rays.

Impact Lodolo gave up four hits through three shutout frames before the Rays produced a three-run fourth inning, started by Randy Arozarena's leadoff shot. In two starts since his return from the injured list, the 24-year-old southpaw has posted a 14:4 K:BB while yielding three runs over 9.2 frames. Lodolo is now sporting a 4.44 ERA through five starts this season. He's projected to start in St. Louis next weekend.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Moustakas discusses Nick Lodolo, walk-off win over Mets Mike Moustakas hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to lift the Reds to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday.

JULY 6, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Fans eight in no-decision Lodolo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Mets, allowing three hits and three walks over 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out eight.

Impact The rookie southpaw didn't last long enough to qualify for a win in his return from the injured list, getting the hook after 89 pitches (51 strikes), but it was a moot point Tuesday as the game's only run didn't cross the plate until the ninth inning. It was still a fairly impressive showing for Lodolo as he dueled future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer to a stalemate while he was on the mound. Lodolo will carry a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB through 19.1 innings into his next start.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds rookie Nick Lodolo draws top comparisons squaring off against Max Scherzer "He reminds me of, I don't want to drop a name, but of a very successful left-handed pitcher," Mets manager Buck Showalter said of Lodolo.

JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated Tuesday The Reds activated Lodolo (back) off the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact The rookie southpaw made only three April starts before sustaining the back injury and landing on the shelf, striking out 19 batters while turning in a 5.52 ERA and allowing three home runs across 14.2 innings. After recently wrapping up a four-game minor-league rehab assignment in which he topped out at 4.2 innings and 78 pitches, Lodolo should be sufficiently stretched out as he slots back into what is expected to be a six-man rotation for Cincinnati.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Tuesday Lodolo (back) is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list and start Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Lodolo has been out since late April as he has been dealing with a back strain and has had his return postponed multiple times. He has produced a 2.53 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 10.2 frames in three starts with Triple-A Louisville. Lodolo will likely need multiple starts to ramp up to a full workload and will look to improve upon the 5.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP he compiled over three starts in April.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE