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Bleday Cycles, Reds Fall to Diamondbacks
24 Aug
Summary
- JJ Bleday achieved a rare cycle for the Reds on Saturday.
- Andrew Abbott faltered late, surrendering the lead on Sunday.
- Sal Stewart continues his hot hitting, nearing 100 RBIs.
The Cincinnati Reds concluded their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a split, losing the finale 5-3 on Sunday after a resounding 11-5 victory on Saturday. Saturday's win was significantly bolstered by JJ Bleday's historic cycle, a feat rarely achieved, supported by strong offensive contributions from Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz.
Sunday's contest saw the Reds' offense cooled considerably, managing only three runs. Pitcher Andrew Abbott delivered six strong innings but surrendered the lead in the seventh, allowing three runs to score after leaving the game. Reliever Luis Mey also struggled, giving up runs in relief and showing his recent dominance was not unbreakable.
Despite the series-ending loss, Sal Stewart continued his exceptional performance at the plate. He recorded two more hits, a run, and an RBI on Sunday, extending his hitting streak to eight games. Stewart is now closing in on 100 RBIs for the season, maintaining an OPS over .800 and nearly 30 home runs, positioning him as a strong candidate for the National League Rookie of the Year award.
