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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 15 MIN

REDS POSTCAST: Cincinnati Reds’ Eighth-Inning MISTAKES DESTROY Any Hope vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

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Cincinnati Reds suffer a gut-wrenching sweep as the Pittsburgh Pirates edge them out 1-0. Can the Reds recover from this divisional blowout with the Cubs showdown looming? Tim Daniel recaps the electric pitching duel between Braxton Ashcraft and Chase Burns, spotlighting stellar performances that left both offenses frozen. The episode dissects key lineup changes—Matt McLain dropping to the ninth spot and JJ Bleday’s impact—alongside controversial eighth-inning decisions that proved costly. With Tony Santillan’s rare stumble and ongoing frustrations about the Reds’ use of the contact play, Tim Daniel questions coaching strategies and the roster switch bringing Blake Dunn up for Rece Hinds. As Nick Lodolo gears up for a return and the Chicago Cubs await, the pressure is on for Cincinnati. Can the Reds stabilize their lineup and spark their offense before it’s too late?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   Everydayer Club    If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com       BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/   - Also follow @TimDaniel518 on Twitter   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Daniel breaks down the Reds' 1-0 loss and sweep by the Pirates, key pitching performances, lineup changes, and eighth-inning struggles.

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Cincinnati Reds suffer a gut-wrenching sweep as the Pittsburgh Pirates edge them out 1-0. Can the Reds recover from this divisional blowout with the Cubs showdown looming? Tim Daniel recaps the electric pitching duel between Braxton Ashcraft and...

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