Cincinnati Reds crushed 9-1 by Milwaukee Brewers on June 4, 2025. Andrew Abbott struggles, Wade Miley's rough debut. Can Reds reset vs Diamondbacks?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, Reds Country, that one stung. After a promising May, Wednesday's 9-1 shellacking at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers was a harsh dose of reality. With an off day today, it's a chance to regroup before a crucial weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks kicks off, and boy, do we need a reset.
The Brewers have now won 12 consecutive series against Cincinnati and are 42-16 in their last 58 meetings.
Andrew Abbott, who was virtually untouchable in May with a minuscule 0.55 ERA, finally hit a wall against the Brewers. The lefty suffered his first loss of the season, surrendering a season-high five runs. It was a tough pill to swallow, especially considering Milwaukee's continued dominance over us. That loss marked their 12th consecutive series win against Cincinnati, and they're now a staggering 42-16 against us in our last 58 matchups. Ouch.
Adding to Wednesday's woes was the debut of veteran Wade Miley. Hopes were high that the recently signed lefty could provide a steady presence, but his first outing was anything but. Miley struggled through two innings of relief, allowing four earned runs, capped off by a three-run homer to Isaac Collins in the ninth. It's just one appearance, but not the start anyone envisioned for the seasoned pitcher.
Our electric shortstop, Elly De La Cruz, who looked like an early NL MVP candidate, has also hit a bit of a rough patch, mirroring the team's overall offensive inconsistency. The most glaring example came in Wednesday's game when Elly grounded out to third with the bases loaded in the third inning, squandering a prime opportunity to get back in the game. We've seen flashes of brilliance, but the bats need to find consistency, and fast.
The good news? A chance for a fresh start comes quickly. After today's off day, the Reds (30-32) head into a weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.10 ERA) gets the ball for the series opener on Friday, and we'll be counting on him to set a positive tone. A strong outing from Lodolo could be just the spark this team needs to shake off the Milwaukee malaise.
On a brighter note, the Reds released their latest farm system weekly report today. While the big league club navigates its current challenges, it's always good to keep an eye on the talent developing in the minors. These reports, which have been coming out since late March, give us a glimpse into the future and the players who might be making an impact in Cincinnati down the line.
So, let's shake off that Brewers loss, Reds fans. It's a new day and a new series on the horizon. The Diamondbacks present a fresh challenge, and with Lodolo on the bump, there's every reason to hope for a strong start to the weekend. Time to turn the page and get back in the win column!
