Nick Lodolo struggles despite seven-inning effort in Reds loss to Dodgers

On September 15, the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1, with Nick Lodolo taking the mound. Lodolo allowed four runs over seven innings, a performance overshadowed by Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s seven shutout innings. Lodolo, who holds a 5.12 ERA for the season, saw his ability to control walks remain a concern, issuing four walks during the game. Despite the struggles, Lodolo noted improvements in his command and pitch length, as these starts become critical toward the end of the season. He aims to overcome a challenging year highlighted by injuries and adjustments to his breaking ball grip.

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