«Редс» спотыкаются в возвращении Грина против «Ориолов»

Hunter Greene's much-anticipated comeback to the Cincinnati Reds fell short as they lost 8-5 against the Baltimore Orioles at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Greene, who was out since spring with an elbow surgery, made his season debut but struggled significantly, allowing eight earned runs in less than four innings. The Reds' early spark, with power hitter Sal Stewart and star pitcher Chase Burns being announced as All-Star representatives, wasn't enough to secure victory. Despite taking a brief 4-3 lead, the game spiraled away as the Orioles capitalized in the fourth inning, reclaiming and extending their lead. Post-Greene, relievers Rhett Lowder, Sam Moll, and Julian Garcia provided stamina, limiting the Orioles to three hits with no additional runs, but the Cincinnati offense fell silent thereafter, mustering only one more run in the seventh. The energy from the crowd of 33,074 couldn't transfer into performance on the field, and the loss compounded their struggle, setting the Reds at a 40-48 record. The series loss puts pressure on the Reds ahead of their upcoming home games against Philadelphia and Chicago, crucial for regaining momentum. The Reds will tread carefully in Sunday's series finale to avoid a sweep, with Nick Lodolo set to pitch against Baltimore's Kyle Bradish, marking a pivotal face-off. The game, departing from the usual broadcast on Reds.tv, will air on Peacock. With lagging performances and limited time to regroup, the Reds face an uphill task to turn their season around. In a tense closing effort, Elly De La Cruz's single and Sal Stewart's strategic walk brought a glimmer of hope that quickly faded as JJ Bleday and Eugenio Suárez were swiftly retired, leaving Nathaniel Lowe to attempt redemption for the Reds. Unfortunately, the night ended with Lowe's pop-out, sealing the loss. The Reds management and fans will be hoping Greene regains a stronger form in upcoming matches, as his presence alongside emerging talents like Stewart will be critical for Cincinnati moving forward. Meanwhile, Reds' supporters eagerly await the showdown between Lodolo and Bradish, which could set the tone for the team’s remaining fixtures this season.