Cody Reed, making his second consecutive start, went 5 innings and allowed 6 runs to the Pittsburgh Pirates in last night’s game. Starling Marte’s blast in the 4th inning was the 201st home run allowed by Cincinnati Reds pitching this season. The long ball has absolutely killed the Reds this season.
The Cincinnati Reds lead the National League in home runs allowed this season, and it’s not even close. The Reds have given up 201 round trippers in 2018. The Washington Nationals are the behind the Reds with 172 homers allowed this season.
Now, to be fair, the Reds do play in the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the NL, and probably the entire Major League.