Cincinnati Reds lose series finale to Diamondbacks after late lead collapse
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in Phoenix on August 23. The Reds led 3-1 entering the seventh inning but faltered when Andrew Abbott loaded the bases; all three runs scored following his departure. Abbott struck out six and walked one over six innings, and this marked the Reds' fourth series loss in five games. Next, the Reds are set to face the San Francisco Giants as they continue their trip.
- •Reds lead 3-1 before seventh-inning collapse.
- •Andrew Abbott exits with bases loaded; three runs score.
- •Reds have four losses in their last five series.
- •Next series against the San Francisco Giants begins soon.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds blow lead in 7th, lose series in Arizona to open trip
"Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott took a 3-1 lead into the seventh before loading the bases and exiting. All 3 runs wound up scoring in Sunday's loss.
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