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Diamondbacks face Reds in series opener after mixed results against Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Diamondbacks face Reds in series opener after mixed results against Red Sox

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series starting August 21 at 6:40 PM. Arizona is looking to bounce back after dropping two out of three games to the Red Sox, despite an extra innings win in their most recent matchup. Meanwhile, the Reds sit in last place in the NL Central, trailing by 18 games, and have lost six of their last ten games. The starting pitchers for the opener are Eduardo Rodriguez for the Diamondbacks and Nick Lodolo for the Reds.

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Status Watch

•Diamondbacks won one of three games against the Red Sox.
•Reds are last in the NL Central and have lost six of their last ten.
•Eduardo Rodriguez has a strong record in games he starts.
•Nick Lodolo recently returned from injury.
•Series opener is on August 21 at 6:40 PM.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Diamondbacks look to pick things back up against the Reds

What they're saying

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The Diamondbacks are coming off a disappointing series where they dropped two out of three to the Red Sox, but did get a solid, extra innings win in the finale. Absolutely nothing else of any importance happened. The Reds have faded from the conversation. After being semi-close by for a while, they have fallen to […]
— Yahoo Sports

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