Cincinnati Reds’ Rhett Lowder Delivers Another Solid Start Despite Loss
The 24-year-old has been one of many bright spots for the Reds.
The Cincinnati Reds lost 8-3 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, but not because of starting pitcher Rhett Lowder. The right-hander allowed two runs on six hits over five innings, with seven strikeouts against one walk. Lowder ran into early trouble, as he allowed a two-run double to Kerry Carpenter in the top of the first inning.
However, the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder didn't allow another run for the remainder of his outing. He also struck out the side in the third and had a one-two-three inning in the fifth. The game was tied 2-2 when Lowder left, and Matt McLain doubled in the bottom of the fifth to give the Reds a 3-2 lead.
However, Lee hit a two-run homer off of reliever Sam Moll in the seventh to give the Tigers a 4-3 lead, and Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer off of Pierce Johnson in the same frame. Matt Vierling later drove in Carpenter on a sacrifice fly, giving Detroit a 6-3 lead before the inning finally ended. Cincinnati didn't score another run, and Moll earned the loss.
Lowder is now 3-1 with a 3. 18 ERA over six starts this season, and the Reds (18-10) are one game ahead of the Chicago Cubs (17-11) for first place in the NL Central. Rhett Lowder On Pace for Breakout Season Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder (25).