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Hunter Greene's Return Propels Reds Into Pivotal Homestand in Tight Wild-Card Chase

With the offense sputtering, Cincinnati leans on its pitching to keep postseason hopes alive.

Aug 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Reds open a nine-game homestand against the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Mets as they sit four games back of the final NL Wild Card spot.
  • Hunter Greene, back from a two-month groin injury, has a 2.81 ERA with 94 strikeouts in 77 innings and has embraced an ace leadership role.
  • Teammates and coaches cite Greene as the club’s tone-setter, with Brent Suter calling him a post-deadline–caliber boost and Nick Martinez labeling him their ace.
  • Cincinnati’s rotation ranks fourth in the NL with a 3.79 ERA and carries a 13.7 cumulative WAR, second only to Philadelphia.
  • The lineup remains the glaring weakness, including 29 games with one run or fewer and a 3-48 mark when trailing after six; media speculation links offseason pursuits of a power bat like Pete Alonso or Kyle Schwarber and raises questions about Gavin Lux’s future.