Historic Struggles: Reds Make Unwanted History with 3 Consecutive 1-0 Losses Since 1960

MILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds faced a tough defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers, losing 1-0 on Thursday night. This marked a historic moment for the Reds, making them just the second team since 1920 to lose three straight games by the same scoreline. The first was the Philadelphia Phillies in 1960, according to ESPN Research.

After the game, Reds manager Terry Francona expressed frustration but remained optimistic. "Nobody’s happy with what’s happened the last three games," he said. "We’ll figure it out together."

Cincinnati had shown promise earlier in the week with a 14-3 win over the Texas Rangers, but they haven’t managed to score a single run since. In the last three games, the team has struggled against a variety of pitchers. Veteran Nathan Eovaldi from Texas and rookie Jack Leiter both stymied the Reds, while Milwaukee’s Nestor Cortes dominated the mound, allowing just one hit.

Nick Lodolo pitched well for the Reds, giving up only one unearned run in 6⅔ innings, but he took the loss due to the team’s lack of offense. “I want us to score, but I’ve got to do my job,” Lodolo said. He is confident that the team can turn things around.

Francona emphasized the importance of teamwork, saying, “We’re not going to have a situation where it’s ‘us’ when we win and ‘they’ when we lose.” This shows a commitment to unity, even in tough times.

Interestingly, the Reds’ struggles come after a poor outing by Cortes just a few days prior, where he allowed eight hits and five walks in a game against the New York Yankees. “It was embarrassing what happened to me last time,” Cortes admitted. Clearly, Cincinnati made him look like a different pitcher on Thursday.

In total, the Reds have managed only nine hits, three walks, and have struck out 27 times during this worrisome stretch. “We’re grinding,” said catcher Jose Trevino. “It’s not like we’re trying to give outs away. We’ll turn this thing around. I have full confidence in this team.”

As baseball fans witness this unusual slump, it’s a reminder of how the game can shift quickly. The Reds now face the challenge of reviving their offense while their pitchers carry the load. In a sport where success often swings like a pendulum, only time will tell if they can find their rhythm again.

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