Cincinnati Reds struggle offensively in 4-2 loss to Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds fell 4-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 1 at American Family Field. Noelvi Marte's two-run homer tied the game in the second inning, but a two-out triple in the seventh settled the contest. The Reds managed only eight hits and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, marking their third consecutive loss in Milwaukee. The team now stands last in the NL Central with a record of 39-46, while the Brewers improve to 53-31. The Reds aim to avoid a series sweep in Thursday's finale.
- •Reds have lost their last three games against the Brewers.
- •Marte's homer was his fifth of the season.
- •Abbott left with a no-decision, allowing two runs over five innings.
- •Burke gave up two runs in the seventh, suffering the loss.
- •Final matchup in the series is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds' Offense Goes Quiet in Loss to Brewers
"Noelvi Marte’s two-run homer was the only offense Cincinnati could muster in a 4-2 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
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