Rhett Lowder Wins MLB Debut for Reds

Rhett Lowder secured his first MLB win, pitching five shutout innings in a 3-0 victory for the Cincinnati Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds broke the scoreless tie in the fifth inning, with TJ Friedl delivering a two-run single and later scoring, while Elly De La Cruz boosted his MLB-leading stolen bases total to 64. Lowder's strong performance included three strikeouts and no walks, showcasing his potential as a rookie eligible for the 2025 Rookie of the Year award. Emilio Pagán earned his first save, striking out three batters to close the game after loading the bases. Reds manager David Bell was ejected in the sixth inning following a controversial strikeout call on De La Cruz. Despite stranding six runners through the first four innings, the Reds capitalized in the fifth to secure the win.