Beatline Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds
Sep 10, 2026 · 8 min · 9 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports Cincinnati Reds (69-77) face Milwaukee Brewers in a crucial NL…
That is embarrassing.
Based on the rotation order, it looks like Andrew Abbott or Nick Lottolo could be in the mix.
But honestly, the bullpen might see more action than usual because of the short rest from yesterday's disaster.
Hunter Green is out for the year on a 60-day IL, so every arm counts.
The Brewers have been solid at home, and they will look to exploit any fatigue in the red staff.
So, no green.
The depth chart is getting thin.
How does the Reds' offense, which managed only one run yesterday, respond to a Brewers team that is hungry for a playoff push?
Well, Brooke, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Yesterday, Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run homer against the Reds, and Emmitt Sheehan struck out 10 batters.
If the Reds don't fix their plate discipline, they're going to get blown out again in Milwaukee.
Exactly.
And look, I know Eli De La Cruz has been electric all season, but even he struggled against scuba stuff.
Do you think the Reds can keep it close? Or is another blowout inevitable?
I think they can keep it close if they rely on speed and contact.
But against a quality starter, you need patience.
And after yesterday's 14-1 loss, confidence is low.
That is the hardest thing to rebuild in baseball.
Right.
That is embarrassing.
Based on the rotation order, it looks like Andrew Abbott or Nick Lottolo could be in the mix.
But honestly, the bullpen might see more action than usual because of the short rest from yesterday's disaster.
Hunter Green is out for the year on a 60-day IL, so every arm counts.
The Brewers have been solid at home, and they will look to exploit any fatigue in the red staff.
So, no green.
The depth chart is getting thin.
How does the Reds' offense, which managed only one run yesterday, respond to a Brewers team that is hungry for a playoff push?
Well, Brooke, let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Yesterday, Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run homer against the Reds, and Emmitt Sheehan struck out 10 batters.
If the Reds don't fix their plate discipline, they're going to get blown out again in Milwaukee.
Exactly.
And look, I know Eli De La Cruz has been electric all season, but even he struggled against scuba stuff.
Do you think the Reds can keep it close? Or is another blowout inevitable?
I think they can keep it close if they rely on speed and contact.
But against a quality starter, you need patience.
And after yesterday's 14-1 loss, confidence is low.
That is the hardest thing to rebuild in baseball.
Right.
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