The 27-year-old southpaw is in his fourth season with the Reds and, after two injury-riddled campaigns, has had the best season of his tenure. Over 28 starts this year, Lodolo has posted an 8–8 record, 3.30 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 156 strikeouts over 155 2/3 innings of work.

The Reds hung on and won 2-1 to win the final game of the series and their final home game of the 2025 season. Cincinnati is now 81-78 with three games remaining. They now trail the New York Mets by a half game in the race for the final National League Wild Card playoff spot. The Mets play the Cubs on Thursday night.

With the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Reds' Noelvi Marte grounded out into a fielder's choice, sealing the Pirates' 4-3 win.

Arizona scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to tie the game at 4, but the D'backs were unable to score after that.

The Cincinnati Reds swept Chicago Cubs on Sunday, beating them 1-0 and winning their fifth straight games. They used an RBI double from Gavin Lux and a brilliant performance from the pitching staff to secure a victory.

A sensational starting pitching performance from left-hander Nick Lodolo helped the Cincinnati Reds avoid a sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, boosting their chances in the National League wild card race.

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the wild-card chasing Cincinnati Reds 4-2.

Former Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Jose Siri was designated for assignment by the New York Mets on Wednesday. The 30-year-old played in just 16 games for the Mets this year, slashing just .063/.167/.125 with two extra-base hits and two stolen bases.