Overview
- The Cincinnati Reds became the first MLB team since 1960 to lose three consecutive games by a 1-0 score, with their current scoreless streak now at 28 innings.
- Reds starter Nick Lodolo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only one unearned run, but received no run support for the third straight game.
- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Nestor Cortes rebounded from a disastrous debut to deliver six innings of one-hit ball, lowering his ERA from 36.00 to 9.00.
- Sal Frelick's RBI single, set up by a fielding error, accounted for the Brewers' lone run in their 1-0 victory over the Reds on Thursday.
- Reds manager Terry Francona expressed confidence that the team will recover, as they attempt to avoid becoming the first MLB team to lose four consecutive 1-0 games.