Reds Struggle After Coaching Change

The Reds’ season hit another rough patch as pitching coach Derek Johnson stepped away indefinitely, leaving Matt Tracy and Oscar Marin to fill the void. An early three-run lead evaporated after a controversial first-base call ejected manager Terry Francona and sparked a Cardinals rally. The bullpen collapsed in the sixth, surrendering six runs on multiple bases-loaded walks — tying a team record for such walks in just 60 games. Despite the loss, the Reds remain tied at 31-31, two games behind the Cubs, and are urgently searching for answers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dbae35d7840441c