Reds Look to Rally in the Desert

The Cincinnati Reds were grounded in Anaheim earlier this week, but there’s no time for turbulence. Sitting at 67-61, the Reds head to Arizona for a three-game showdown with the Diamondbacks, a series that could be a runway to strengthen their playoff flight plan.

Nick Martinez’s steady start Wednesday gave the Reds a chance, but a late Angels single clipped Cincinnati’s wings in a 2-1 defeat. Now, with Zack Littell (9-8, 3.52 ERA) set to toe the rubber, the Reds are banking on their rotation depth to keep them cruising.

Offensively, Noelvi Marte has been red-hot at the plate, sparking rallies with timely swings, while Spencer Steer has quietly become the Reds’ RBI machine. If that duo continues to drive the engine, Cincinnati could easily turn this road trip into a launchpad for September momentum.

With the standings tight and every win critical, the Reds are looking to snake through Arizona with sharp swings and sharper pitching.