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Reds Offensive Continues to Struggle in 4-0 Loss to Braves

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10 months ago

May 6, 2025

Reds Offensive Continues to Struggle in 4-0 Loss to Braves

CINCINNATI — The Reds have entered another offensive slump, having scored just one run over their last two games.

Monday night in Atlanta, the Reds didn’t get a hit until the top of the eighth inning. It was their only hit of the ball game in a 4-0 loss.

Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver was tremendous in the first of four games in Atlanta, hurling eight shutout innings and only needing 99 pitches to get it done. The 22-year-old right-hander battled around four walks to strike out five and keep the Reds out of the hit column through the first seven innings.

In a season where the Reds are searching for consistency, now having dropped three straight, Smith-Shawver’s gem Monday night brings up this reference.

It was Smith-Shawver who got the start for the Braves the night of June 23, 2023. That was the game where Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle, and the Reds overcame an early 5-0 deficit to win 11-10. The win was Cincinnati’s 12th straight win at the time.

Since that night, the Reds haven’t had a consistent winning streak that’s come close to the one they went on in mid-June of 2023. Their offense has been way too inconsistent, and our Jeff Carr highlighted how the Reds have not been able to take advantage of playing in their hitter-friendly home that is Great American Ball Park since De La Cruz was called up.

Coming off a series loss to the Washington Nationals, which gave the Reds a losing home stand at 3-4, the Reds’ lineup was heavily silenced on Monday night. Since Hunter Greene’s gem on Friday night, the Reds have lost three straight, and their offense has entered another cold stretch.

Brady Singer took the loss on Monday night, his second straight time being on the losing end of a decision. Singer was 4-0 after winning in Miami on April 23rd, but he has lost his last two starts. It’s hard to stay undefeated, but the Reds offense has done little to complement Singer in his last two starts against St. Louis and Atlanta.

When everything is clicking for the Reds, they can win games in bunches. But when something goes wrong, it’s a chain reaction in a negative way.

This Reds offense is still searching for consistency. The later we get into May, the more concerning the lack of consistency will become.

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Drama mars finish of half-marathon national championships in Atlanta

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9 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Drama mars finish of half-marathon national championships in Atlanta

The 2026 Publix Atlanta Marathon, which served as the USA Track & Field Half Marathon Championships, met chaos Sunday in the women’s half marathon event.

Three runners — Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat — were led off course by an official race vehicle with less than 2 miles to go. The nearly-half-mile error, according to data from Hurley’s Strava account, cost the runners their top-three finishes.

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Police increase presence across metro Atlanta amid teen takeover rumors

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21 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Police increase presence across metro Atlanta amid teen takeover rumors

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Popular gathering spots across metro Atlanta saw heightened law enforcement presence Saturday night following rumors of potential “teen takeovers.”

Authorities say a similar event last weekend led to more than a dozen teenagers and adults being taken into custody. In response, agencies across the metro area are stepping up patrols in several high-traffic areas, including the Beltline and the Cumberland Mall and Battery districts.

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Along the Atlanta Beltline, Atlanta police confirmed they increased staffing levels as a precaution. An APD officer on scene told Atlanta News First that officers are maintaining an enhanced presence due to the takeover rumors. An Atlanta News First crew observed multiple people put in handcuffs and an APD officer at the Beltline said four guns had been confiscated.

Multiple patrol units were visible along the Beltline, with officers monitoring foot traffic and briefly detaining several individuals. Police said the show of force is intended to deter large, disruptive gatherings before they begin.

Cumberland Mall to have teen curfew Saturday after ‘takeover’ at The Battery

In Cobb County, law enforcement agencies are coordinating efforts around Cumberland Mall and The Battery Atlanta. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office deployed its mounted patrol unit, with four deputies on horseback circling the mall. Units from the Cobb County Police Department, Marietta Police Department, and the Georgia State Patrol were also seen monitoring traffic and pedestrian activity in the area.

Electronic message boards and posted signage between Cumberland and The Battery warned visitors of the increased law enforcement presence. Officers said the goal is to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s arrests and ensure public safety.

For now, officials say the evening remains calm, but they are prepared to respond quickly if large crowds begin to form.

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Shooting causes lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Shooting causes lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

Police at the Mall of Stonecrest (FOX 5)

STONECREST, Ga. – The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Mall of Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.

What we know:

The department was alerted to the shooting around 12:40 p.m. Officers responded to the mall and immediately began a search of the premises. In an early update, police stated the mall was on lockdown and that no victim had been found.

A few hours later, police confirmed a victim had been located and several people were detained after running away from the mall. The injured person was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.

The mall remained on lockdown as of 3:45 p.m. as officers continued clearing the building. Police said the process could take several hours and requested that the public continue to avoid the area.

DeKalb police stated there is no further danger to the public.

What we don’t know:

At this time, it is unclear what led to the shooting or if any of the detained individuals have been charged.

The Source: Information in this article came from the DeKalb County Police Department via an email.

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