CINCINNATI REDS NOTES:
TODAY’S GAME
- Is Game 3 (1-1) of a 3-game series vs Jaxon Shea Vassallo’s Brewers and Game 3 (1-1) of an 11-day, 10-game road trip (1-1 at Mil, off day & 3g at LAD, 4g at Chc).
- The Reds are coming off a 5-5 homestand (0-3 vs Mil, 2-2 vs SF, 3-0 vs Ari).
- Have won 7 of their last 8 completed road series.
- Following this road trip the Reds return to Great American Ball Park for a 6-game homestand vs the Nationals (3g) and Marlins (3g).
SERIES NOTES
- The Brewers won each of this season’s first 3 completed series (3-1 at Cin, 2-1 at Mil, 3-0 at Cin).
- The Reds have won 12 of the last 23 games and 14 of the last 26 games at American Family Field.
- In the last game of the season’s first half and first game after the break, for the first time in franchise history the Brewers played consecutive games that resulted in 1-0 wins.
- From 7/9-7/7/16 Brewers pitchers held Reds batters scoreless for 28 consecutive innings, the Reds’ longest drought since they went 30 innings without a run from 4/2-4/6, 2019.
DODGERS UP NEXT
- The Reds earned a 2-1 series win vs LAD in June at Great American Ball Park…their 9-8 win on 6/6 snapped the 9-game losing streak to the Dodgers at GABP dating back to a 3-1 win there on 9/17/21.
- The 7-0 series win by the Dodgers in 2022 was only the third season series sweep by either team, all won by LAD (6-0 in 2006, 6-0 in 2017).
- Joey Votto in 88 career apps vs LAD is hitting .307 (94-306, 22 2b, 1 3b, 15hr, 56rbi, .402obp, .533slg, .934ops), including .278 in 42 apps at Dodger Stadium (42-151, 11 2b, 7hr, 24rbi, .339obp, .490slg, .829ops.
FIRST PLACE
- The Reds are within half a game of the first-place Brewers…haven’t been in first place this late in a full season since the end of the 2012 season, when they most recently won the Central Division (97-65, +9.0).
- Last season, the Reds were 42-61 after 103g and 42-62 after 104g.
RUNNING MEN
- The Reds lead the Major League lead with 119 stolen bases…is the Reds’ highest total since 2017 (120sb)…recorded 58 stolen bases all of 2022… are trying to lead the National League in stolen bases for the first time since 2015 (134sb).
- With Elvis Peguero pitching, Elly De La Cruz on 7/8 at Mil became only the fourth Reds batter ever to steal second, third and home in the same inning (Hans Lobert 9/27/1908, Dode Paskert 5/23/1910, Greasy Neale 8/15/1919)…became the first Major League batter to steal second, third and home in the same inning since Mia’s Jon Berti did it on 8/25/2020 at NYM…became the first Reds batter with a straight steal of home since Brandon Phillips did it on 7/10/2009 at NYM.
- The Reds recorded 50 stolen bases in June, their highest steals total in a calendar month since September 1912 (53sb).
- 5 times this season recorded at least 5 stolen bases in a game (6sb on 6/2 vs Mil, 9sb on 6/3 vs Mil, 5sb on 6/25 at Bal, 6sb on Tue at Wsh, 5sb on 7/8 at Mil)…prior to 6/2, the Reds hadn’t recorded 5 stolen bases in a game since 4/10/17 at Pit.
- Their 9 stolen bases on 6/3 vs Mil (Jake Fraley 3, Spencer Steer 2, Jonathan India 2, Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild) was their highest single-game total since 5/30/1976 vs LAD (9sb)…the Reds’ single-game record since 1900 for stolen bases in a game remains 10 (5/29/1913 at StL).
BIG ROAD MACHINE
- The Brewers’ 2-1 series win to end the season’s first half snapped a streak in which the Reds won 7 consecutive road series…won 7 straight road series for only the third time in their history…won 8 straight road series in 1976 (6/25-8/12) and 1923 (7/2-8/25).
- Beginning 5/26, the Reds are 21-6 over their last 5 road trips covering 9 road series.
- The Reds’ 27 road wins (27-20) was their highest total prior to the All-Star Game break since 1999 (29-13).
- Went 8-1 on their road trip to StL (2-1), KC (3-0) and Hou (3-0)…for only the second time ever, won 8 games on a road trip of 9 games or fewer (8-0, 9/21-9/27, 1964)…was their first road trip of any length with at least 8 wins since 5/28-6/9, 1999 (9-3).
- The 10-3 loss on 6/26 at Bal snapped the Reds’ 8-game road winning streak, tied for the second-longest streak in the Major Leagues this season.
RED HOTS
- The Reds’ 12-game winning streak from 6/10-6/23 tied their modern club record (5/16-5/27, 1939 & 4/30-5/12, 1957).
- From 6/14-7/8 Reds batters established a new franchise record for consecutive games with at least 1 home run (22g, 45hr), a streak snapped in the 1-0 loss at Mil in the final game heading into the All-Star Game break…the 1956 Reds held the team record by homering in 21 consecutive games.
- The Reds are the first team in Major League history to move into first place alone in 9 games or fewer after falling 5 or more games under .500 while facing a deficit of at least 5 games…on 6/9 were 29-35 and trailed the first-place Pirates by 5.0 games…beginning 6/10 won 9 straight games to move into first place alone on 6/19.
- The Reds went 18-9 in June, their highest victory total in any month since June 2014 (18-10).
- Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer on 7/4 at Wsh became the first set of rookie teammates in Major League history to finish in the same game 4-for-4 with at least 1 RBI (since RBI became an official statistic in 1920)…courtesy @EliasSports.
Today’s Pitcher – #59 Ben Lively, RHP
- This afternoon is making his fourth career appearance and start vs the Brewers, all this season.
- In his last 5 starts went 1-1, 3.38 (24ip, 24h, 9er, 8bb, 22k, 4hr, .253baa).
- Is 0-1, 3.14 (14.1ip, 5er, .204baa) in 3 starts since a stint on the 15-day injured list with a right pectoral muscle strain (6/24-7/8).
- Posted a 1.69 ERA in his 2 relief apps (5.1ip, 1er, .238baa) and a 4.09 ERA in his 10 starts (55ip, 25er, .239baa).
- Was charged with 1 pitch timer violation (6/4 vs Mil, Owen Miller batting).
- Joined the Reds from Louisville on 5/9, when RHP Luis Cessa was designated for assignment…in 5 apps for the Bats went 4-0, 2.33 (4gs, 27ip, 19h, 10bb, 16k).
- Made his Reds debut in the second inning of the 5-0 win on 5/11 vs NYM…relieved spot starter Derek Law and threw 3.0 scoreless innings, still tied for the longest appearance by a Reds reliever this season…was his first Major League appearance since 4/28/19 for KC vs LAA, his only appearance of that season, and his first win since his last appearance of the 2017 campaign (9/27/19 for Phi vs NYM).
- His start on 5/19 vs the Yankees was his first start in the Major Leagues since since 4/26/18 for Phi vs Ari.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS NOTES:
BREWERS vs. REDS
SUMMARY: Are 219-212-1 all-time, including 9-3 this season…..went 13-6 last season…..are 27-10 over their last 37 games against the Reds.
at MIL: Are 109-102 all-time, going 99-95 at American Family Field and 10-7 at County Stadium…..are 3-2 this season…..went 6-3 last season.
at CIN: Are 110-110-1 all-time, going 90-90 at Great American Ball Park and 20-20-1 at Cinergy Field…..are 6-1 this season…..went 7-3 last season…..have gone 35-14 in Cincinnati since the 2018 season.
Today’s Transactions
OF Jesse Winker was placed on the 10-day injured list today, retroactive to July 25, with back spasms…..the team has recalled INF Abraham Toro from Triple-A Nashville.
Taking Care of Business
The Brewers are 21-10 (.677) within the NL Central…..the Braves are the only team in the majors with a better divisional record (22-6, .786).
Well Red
The Brewers are 27-10 over their last 37 games against the Reds, including 9-3 this season…..the team had a 5-game winning streak vs. Cincinnati snapped last night.
Best MLB Records (Since June 16)
Team Record
Atlanta ………………………………. 21-9 (.700)
Milwaukee …………………….22-12 (.647)
Cincinnati …………………………22-12 (.647)
Rebel Yeli
In his last 41 games, Christian Yelich has hit .350 (57-for-163) with 33 runs, 8 HR and 33 RBI while posting a .424 OBP/.620 SLG/1.044 OPS…..he is on a 7-game hitting streak, batting .414 (12-for-29) with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
Born Again Christian
Christian Yelich ranks among the NL leaders in the following categories:
Category Rank
Runs (73) …………………………………………5th
SB (22) …………………………………………..T5th
AVG (.293) ……………………………………….6th
OBP (.380) ………………………………………8th
Hits (109) ……………………………………… T8th
15/20
Christian Yelich belted his 15th HR of the season last night to go along with his 22 SB…..Yelich is one of just five players in the Major Leagues this season with 15+ HR and 20+ SB.
Player HR/SB
Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) ……………23/48
Corbin Carroll (ARI) ……………………21/29
Julio Rodríguez (SEA) ……………….16/23
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) ……………………16/28
Christian Yelich (MIL)…………….. 15/22
Most HR vs. Cincinnati – Since 2018
Player HR
Christian Yelich, MIL ……………………. 20
Ian Happ, CHC ………………………………….. 19
Paul Goldschmidt, STL …………………….17
Most RBI vs. Cincinnati – Since 2018
Player RBI
Christian Yelich, MIL ……………………. 58
Ian Happ, CHC ………………………………….. 51
Paul Goldschmidt, STL ……………………47
A Piece of the Payamps
Joel Payamps has allowed just one baserunner over his last 11 outings (Mancini single on 7/6 vs. CHC)…..he has faced 34 batters in this stretch (1-for-34, 0bb, 14k)…..Payamps has retired 21 consecutive batters.
TODAY’S GAME: Is game 6 (2-3) of a 6-game homestand against Atlanta (1-2) and Cincinnati (1-1)…..following this homestand and an off day tomorrow, the Brewers
embark on a 6-game road trip to Atlanta (3g) and Washington (3g)…..their next homestand covers 7 games vs. Pittsburgh (4g) and Colorado (3g) from August 3-9.
IN THE TRAINER’S ROOM: INF/OF Brian Anderson (lower back), LHP Aaron Ashby (left labrum), LHP Wade Miley (left elbow), OF Garrett Mitchell (left shoulder), 1B Darin Ruf (right knee), LHP Bennett Sousa (left shoulder), 1B Rowdy Tellez (right forearm/left ring finger), LHP Justin Wilson (left elbow), OF Jesse Winker (back) and RHP Brandon Woodruff (right shoulder) are on the injured list…..Ashby, Mitchell, Ruf, Wilson and Woodruff are on the 60-day IL.
IN THE STANDINGS (118 days): The Brewers have spent the following number of days alone or tied at each position in the NL Central standings: FIRST: 69, SECOND: 47,
THIRD: 2, FOURTH: 0, FIFTH: 0…..the team is currently in first place, leading the second-place Reds by half a game.
SERIES-LY SPEAKING: The Brewers are 17-14-1 in series play.
Game 1: 16-17, Game 2: 19-14, Game 3: 17-14, Game 4: 4-1
Sweep Wins (5): vs. NYM (3g, 4/3-4/5), at SEA (3g, 4/17-4/19), vs. KC (3g, 5/12-5/14), vs. PIT (3g, 6/16-6/18), at CIN (3g, 7/14-7/16)
Sweep Losses (3): at COL (3g, 5/2-5/4), vs. OAK (3g, 6/9-6/11), at MIN (2g, 6/13-6/14)
AT HOME: The Brewers are 28-24 at home, going 8-7-1 in series play…..the team went 46-35 at home last season, going 15-8-4 in series play.
ON THE ROAD: The Brewers are 28-22 on the road, going 9-7-0 in series play…..are 12-4 in the last 16 road games, including 7-1 in the last 8 contests…..from 7/1-7/16 had a season-high 5-game road winning streak…..the team went 40-41 on the road last season, going 9-12-5 in series play.
LET’S GO TO THE VIDEO TAPE: The Brewers have made 23 replay challenges this season, going 9-14…..their last challenge (won) came on 7/25 vs. Cincinnati as an out call at first base (William Contreras) was overturned.
TODAY’S STARTER: #51 – RHP FREDDY PERALTA (19gs, 6-8, 4.72)
PERALTA AT A GLANCE: Freddy Peralta, 27, will be making his 20th start of the season and second against the Reds…..Peralta last started last Friday vs. Atlanta and took a 6-4 loss (5ip, 6h, 6r, 6er, 3bb, 5k, 2hr, 1hbp, 97 pitches)…..the team is 9-10 in his starts…..he has 9 quality starts…..opponents are batting .228 (89-for-390, 18hr)…..Peralta was acquired from Seattle, along with RHP Carlos Herrera and RHP Daniel Missaki, in exchange for 1B Adam Lind on 12/9/15…..on 2/28/20, he signed a 5-year contract through the 2024 season with club options for 2025 and 2026.
LAST SEASON: Peralta went 4-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 18 games/17 starts…..he held opponents to a .190 batting average with 86 strikeouts in 78.0 innings…..the team went 8-9 in his starts…..he produced 4 quality starts…..he was on the injured list twice last season: 5/23-8/2 (right posterior shoulder strain) and 9/9-9/24 (right shoulder inflammation).
CAREER: Is 36-25 with a 4.00 ERA in 135 games/86 starts (518ip, 230er)…..is in his sixth Major League season, all with the Brewers (2018-23)…..is 28-23 with a 4.02 ERA as a starter (434ip, 194er) and 8-2 with a 3.86 ERA in relief (84ip, 36er)…..was an All-Star in 2021.
CAREER AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD: Is 22-14 with a 3.57 ERA in 73 games/45 starts (282ip, 112er)…..is 4-4 with a 4.47 ERA in 11 starts this season (58.1ip, 29er).
CAREER ON THE ROAD: Is 14-11 with a 4.50 ERA in 62 games/41 starts (236ip, 118er)…..is 2-4 with a 5.04 ERA in 8 starts this season (44.2ip, 25er).
CAREER vs. REDS: Is 5-2 with a 3.13 ERA in 18 games/12 starts (72ip, 25er), including a 3-0 win this season on 7/15 at Great American Ball Park (6ip, 1h, 2bb, 6k)…..he is 5-2 with a 2.83 ERA as a starter against the Reds (63.2ip, 20er)
