Cincinnati Reds struggle with timely hitting during 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are currently 35-38 in the 2026 MLB season, placing them last in the National League Central. Despite a strong offensive showing with empty bases (third in wOBA), the team's performance deteriorates with runners on base, ranking last in wRC+ and wOBA. This inconsistency highlights their ongoing struggles, particularly as their bullpen faces challenges. With half the season remaining, the Reds need to improve their hitting with runners on to turn the season around.
- •Reds are 35-38, last in NL Central as of June 18, 2026.
- •Team has strong numbers with empty bases but ranks last with runners on.
- •wOBA with bases empty is over.325; with runners, it's.298.
- •Current struggles with timely hitting have cost the Reds several games.
- •Improvement in clutch hitting is essential for the second half of the season.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — The Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Cincinnati Reds offense
"On the one hand, it’s great! On the other, it’s terrible.
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