Reds Edge Giants 1-0 Behind Lodolo’s Pitching Performance

SAN FRANCISCO — The Cincinnati Reds secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night, marking their second straight shutout win in a tense pitchers’ duel.

Nick Lodolo delivered a stellar performance on the mound, throwing six sharp innings and allowing only three hits while striking out four batters. His effort helped the Reds blank the Giants for the second consecutive game.

“I felt good out there tonight. Just tried to keep our team in the game,” Lodolo said after the game. “The defense played great behind me, and we executed the game plan.”

The game’s sole run came in the third inning when Cincinnati’s Jonathan India hit an RBI groundout, providing just enough cushion for Lodolo and reliever Emilio Pagán. Pagán closed out the game with two innings of relief, earning his second save of the season.

The match lasted just 2 hours and 5 minutes, continuing a trend of low-scoring encounters between these teams. The Reds and Giants have struggled to score in recent meetings, with Tuesday’s game marking Cincinnati’s fourth 1-0 game this month, a statistic that highlights their ongoing pitching dominance.

San Francisco’s Landon Roupp, making his second start of the season, surrendered seven hits but managed to limit damage over six innings. “I thought I pitched well today, but it’s tough when you can’t get any run support,” Roupp stated. “We need to capitalize on opportunities moving forward.”

The key moment came in the fifth inning when Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. showcased his defensive skills, throwing out Reds base-runner Spencer Steer at home plate to keep the game tied until the later innings.

Though he didn’t score, Jung Hoo Lee reached base safely for the 10th consecutive game, taking advantage of an error by Reds second baseman Gavin Lux. However, Lee’s hitting streak ended as he went 0-for-4 in the contest.

Looking ahead, the Reds will face the Giants once more in the series finale, with Nick Lodolo set to pitch against Roupp. Both teams will be aiming for better offensive performances to support their pitchers. The game is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. tonight.