REDS POSTCAST: Cincinnati Reds LEAVE 17 On, Andrew Abbott Impressive, Blake Dunn’s Big Night Wasted

Cincinnati Reds strand 17 runners and suffer a tough 4-2 loss to the New York Mets—will missed opportunities derail their momentum? Tim Daniel and Billy Devore break down a night of squandered chances, pitching decisions, and standout performances, questioning whether utilizing Zach Maxwell over Tony Santillan was the right bullpen move. Andrew Abbott’s strong outing clashed with Juan Soto’s power, while Caleb Ferguson finally debuted under high-leverage pressure. Can the Reds’ bullpen depth hold up under repeated stress?

Blake Dunn emerges as a bright spot with three hits and a highlight-reel catch, earning “lockdown player of the game” honors, but offensive patience crumbles in critical moments. The hosts debate Sal Stewart’s aggressive at-bats, Tyler Stevenson’s rare abs misfire, and the costly lack of timely hitting. As Cincinnati welcomes the red-hot Atlanta Braves to Great American Ball Park, all eyes are on whether the Reds can capitalize with runners in scoring position and sustain their early-season surge.

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