Rhett Lowder ALLOWS 8 RUNS in 2.1IP; Cincinnati Reds fall to Colorado Rockies | Podcast, Highlights

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Live in the 9th inning! The Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies face off at Coors Field for the middle game of their weekend series. Coming off an explosive 7-2 victory on Friday, the Reds look to secure another win with right-hander Rhett Lowder taking the mound against veteran Tomoyuki Sugano.

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The visiting Reds enter the contest on a positive note, propelled by a stellar Friday night performance that featured four home runs—including a two-homer effort from Spencer Steer and a dynamic showing from superstar Elly De La Cruz. Cincinnati (44-52) hopes to rely heavily on this recent offensive surge. They will hand the ball to Lowder (3-6, 4.91 ERA) for his return to the rotation. With a higher-than-average road ERA, Lowder will need to command his pitches carefully in the thin mountain air, as the hitter-friendly dimensions of Coors Field can magnify any mistakes.

The Rockies (39-60) are eager to bounce back and avoid dropping the series. They are turning to 36-year-old righty Tomoyuki Sugano (8-4, 4.80 ERA), who is rejoining the rotation after dealing with a recent back issue. Sugano has been significantly more reliable at home this year and will be tasked with cooling down a red-hot Cincinnati lineup. Colorado’s offense, which currently ranks as one of the stronger-hitting groups in the National League at home, will try to capitalize on their familiar hitting environment to pressure both Lowder and a Cincinnati bullpen that has struggled this year.

Oddsmakers and projection models alike expect a high-scoring environment, heavily influenced by Denver's elevation. The total for the game is set at an elevated 13 runs, reflecting the offensive potential of both rosters in this park. The Reds are listed as slight road favorites. First pitch at Coors Field is scheduled for 3:10 PM ET. Fans can catch the action through Reds TV and Rockies TV or keep up with live in-game plays on ESPN.