Reds lost 4-1 Monday in the first of a four-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nick Lodolo took the loss against Tarik Skubal (among the best pitchers in the league), allowing four runs in seven innings on only three hits. However, two of those hits were home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández, and two of his four walks had scored.

The Reds’ only offensive highlight was an Elly De La Cruz monumental home run (his 27th) in the ninth inning that left the ball park, just past the right tall stack in right-centerfield. Following this series, the Reds will face the Chicago Cubs Friday through Sunday for their final home games of the season.

Click through to see pictures of the game by CityBeat freelance photographer Ron Valle.

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If you’re looking for a place to yell “WHO DEY!” with thousands of people just before the first Bengals game, The Banks has you covered.

This Sunday, The Banks and Sports Illustrated are teaming up for a very special season kickoff tailgate ahead of the Bengals’ home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The party runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Freedom Way between Race Street and Joe Nuxhall Way, giving fans three hours of live music, food, drinks, giveaways and Bengals game-day energy before the 1 p.m. kickoff at Paycor Stadium.

Additionally, there will be special areas on the street — the “Bengals Jungle Zone” and “Bud Light Tailgate Zone,” which will feature orange-colored Bud Light given out to fans — near the bars at The Banks. Local alt-rock band DV8 will perform all throughout the day.

At the event, fans can grab food and drinks, catch live music and take in the game-day (game dey?) atmosphere before heading into the stadium.

Throughout the Bengals season, similar events will be held for certain home games. The home matchups against Jacksonville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Kansas City and Baltimore will also feature tailgate events at The Banks.

For more information, visit The Banks’ official website.

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Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Cincinnati Bengals fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025 using data from Stathead. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Players are ranked based on standard fantasy scoring.

Best quarterback fantasy games

#10. Joe Burrow, December 4, 2022
– Stats: 286 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 46 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: CIN vs KAN, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 30.04

#9. Joe Burrow, October 16, 2022
– Stats: 300 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 25 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: CIN vs NOR, 30-26 Win
– Fantasy points: 32.50

#8. Joe Burrow, October 25, 2020
– Stats: 406 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 34 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: CIN vs CLE, 34-37 Loss
– Fantasy points: 33.64

#7. Joe Burrow, November 7, 2024
– Stats: 428 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 34-35 Loss
– Fantasy points: 33.72

#6. Joe Burrow, October 6, 2024
– Stats: 392 Passing Yards, 5 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 38-41 (OT) Loss
– Fantasy points: 33.78

#5. Andy Dalton, December 22, 2019
– Stats: 396 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: CIN vs MIA, 35-38 (OT) Loss
– Fantasy points: 33.84

#4. Joe Burrow, January 2, 2022
– Stats: 446 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: CIN vs KAN, 34-31 Win
– Fantasy points: 34.84

#3. Joe Burrow, December 28, 2024
– Stats: 412 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 25 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: CIN vs DEN, 30-24 (OT) Win
– Fantasy points: 36.98

#2. Joe Burrow, December 26, 2021
– Stats: 525 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 11 Rushing Yards
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 41-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 38.10

#1. Joe Burrow, October 23, 2022
– Stats: 481 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 20 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: CIN vs ATL, 35-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 39.24

Best running back fantasy games

#10. Joe Mixon, December 26, 2021
– Stats: 65 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs, 70 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 41-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 25.5

#9. Samaje Perine, December 27, 2020
– Stats: 95 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 41 Receiving Yards
– Game: CIN vs HOU, 37-31 Win
– Fantasy points: 25.6

#8. Joe Mixon, October 28, 2018
– Stats: 123 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 15 Receiving Yards
– Game: CIN vs TAM, 37-34 Win
– Fantasy points: 25.8

#7. Chase Brown, December 28, 2025
– Stats: 101 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 40 Receiving Yards
– Game: CIN vs ARI, 37-14 Win
– Fantasy points: 26.1

#6. Samaje Perine, November 20, 2022
– Stats: 30 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 52 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs
– Game: CIN vs PIT, 37-30 Win
– Fantasy points: 26.2

#5. Rex Burkhead, January 1, 2017
– Stats: 119 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 25 Receiving Yards
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 27-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 26.4

#4. Chase Brown, December 21, 2025
– Stats: 66 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs, 43 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs
– Game: CIN vs MIA, 45-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 28.9

#3. Joe Mixon, December 29, 2019
– Stats: 162 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 14 Receiving Yards
– Game: CIN vs CLE, 33-23 Win
– Fantasy points: 29.6

#2. Joe Mixon, October 4, 2020
– Stats: 151 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: CIN vs JAX, 33-25 Win
– Fantasy points: 36.1

#1. Joe Mixon, November 6, 2022
– Stats: 153 Rushing Yards, 4 Rushing TDs, 58 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: CIN vs CAR, 42-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 51.1

Best wide receiver fantasy games

#10. Tee Higgins, November 2, 2025
– Stats: 121 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 7 Receptions, 9 Targets
– Game: CIN vs CHI, 42-47 Loss
– Fantasy points: 26.1

#9. Ja’Marr Chase, October 24, 2021
– Stats: 201 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 10 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 41-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 26.1

#8. John Ross, September 8, 2019
– Stats: 158 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 7 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: CIN vs SEA, 20-21 Loss
– Fantasy points: 27.8

#7. Tee Higgins, December 28, 2024
– Stats: 131 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs, 11 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: CIN vs DEN, 30-24 (OT) Win
– Fantasy points: 29.1

#6. Ja’Marr Chase, December 9, 2024
– Stats: 177 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 14 Receptions, 18 Targets
– Game: CIN vs DAL, 27-20 Win
– Fantasy points: 31.1

#5. Ja’Marr Chase, October 6, 2024
– Stats: 193 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 10 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 38-41 (OT) Loss
– Fantasy points: 31.3

#4. Tee Higgins, December 26, 2021
– Stats: 194 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 12 Receptions, 13 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 41-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 31.4

#3. Ja’Marr Chase, October 8, 2023
– Stats: 192 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs, 15 Receptions, 19 Targets
– Game: CIN vs ARI, 34-20 Win
– Fantasy points: 37.2

#2. Ja’Marr Chase, November 7, 2024
– Stats: 264 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs, 11 Receptions, 17 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 34-35 Loss
– Fantasy points: 44.4

#1. Ja’Marr Chase, January 2, 2022
– Stats: 266 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs, 11 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: CIN vs KAN, 34-31 Win
– Fantasy points: 44.6

Best tight end fantasy games

#10. Tyler Eifert, November 27, 2016
– Stats: 68 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 11 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 14-19 Loss
– Fantasy points: 12.8

#9. Tyler Eifert, December 22, 2019
– Stats: 57 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 8 Targets
– Game: CIN vs MIA, 35-38 (OT) Loss
– Fantasy points: 13.7

#8. Mike Gesicki, December 7, 2025
– Stats: 86 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BUF, 34-39 Loss
– Fantasy points: 14.6

#7. Tyler Eifert, October 30, 2016
– Stats: 102 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 9 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: CIN vs WAS, 27-27 (OT) Loss
– Fantasy points: 16.2

#6. Tyler Eifert, December 11, 2016
– Stats: 48 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: CIN vs CLE, 23-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 16.8

#5. Tyler Kroft, December 31, 2017
– Stats: 53 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 8 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 31-27 Win
– Fantasy points: 17.3

#4. Tyler Kroft, October 1, 2017
– Stats: 68 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 7 Targets
– Game: CIN vs CLE, 31-7 Win
– Fantasy points: 18.8

#3. C.J. Uzomah, October 24, 2021
– Stats: 91 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 3 Receptions, 3 Targets
– Game: CIN vs BAL, 41-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 21.1

#2. C.J. Uzomah, September 30, 2021
– Stats: 95 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: CIN vs JAX, 24-21 Win
– Fantasy points: 21.5

#1. Mike Gesicki, November 3, 2024
– Stats: 100 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: CIN vs LVR, 41-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 22.0

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The Reds lost to the Brewers 10-7 on Sept. 4, but not without a few highlights.

In the first inning, Elly De La Cruz drove in Dane Myers, who had singled, stole second base, and scored from there. In the top half of the second inning, Dane Myers leaped against the wall and robbed Brewer’s Sal Frelick of a two-run home run.

Matt McLain then hit a two-run homer. In the bottom half of the inning. Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run homer in the third inning with Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson on the bases. It was Suarez’s first home run as a US citizen. But disaster struck in the 5th inning when the Brewers scored five runs against reds starter Rhett Lowder and reliever Sam Moll.

Brewers scored again in the sixth inning, while the Reds scored a run in the seventh with another RBI by the league leader Sal Stewart (his 106th for the season).

Click through to see game pictures from CityBeat freelancer Ron Valle.

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The Reds beat the San Diego Padres Tuesday night 4-3 in a come-from-behind win.

Nick Lododo had a strong start and pitched 6 innings, allowing only 2 runs, leaving the game with a 2-2 tie.  He was followed by Luis Mey, Brock Burke (who got the win) and Emilio Pagan, who got the save. Catcher Jose Trevino had a critical RBI single that scored Elly De La Cruz and broke the tie in the 8th inning.

Juan Brito, who was just called up Tuesday from Triple-A Louisville, hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Sal Stewart to put the Reds up by two runs. Fernando Tatis hit a solo home run in the 9th inning (his second of the night) to bring the Padres to within one run; however, Pagan came back and struck out Samad Taylor for the win. Elly De La Cruz returned to the lineup as a designated hitter; he had exited Sunday’s game with tightness in his quadriceps.

Click through to see photos of the game for CityBeat freelancer Ron Valle.

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After four months of construction, the Camp Washington Skatepark has officially opened.

As part of a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, several city officials and members of the Cincinnati Skatepark Project spoke to a crowd in the middle of the park as riders of every kind — skaters, BMX riders, or those on scooters, quads, blades and more — performed tricks all around them at the new skatepark, located at 1201 Stock Avenue.

“This is an incredible day. This day would not be possible without the community behind it, and I am so proud of this project because it was a community-led initiative,” Mayor Aftab Pureval said at the event. “Let’s give some more praise to the Cincinnati Skatepark Project … this would not have happened without their vision, their activism, their community building and their coalition building.”

Gabrielle Larkin, the co-founder and community engagement director for the Cincinnati Skatepark Project, spoke about how her family’s attempt to create a skatepark in Cincinnati has stretched across multiple generations. Her father has been loudly advocating for a skatepark in Cincinnati for four decades, and her son Silas has attended several Cincinnati City Council meetings to plead the Skatepark Project’s case.

“This park has been a shared dream for far longer than the three years it took to get here … and only just now do we have something to show for it,” Larkin said. “Skating is where I found community. This is the space where my family and the rest of this community will try something new, will fail, will get back up, problem solve, push harder and never quit … Whether you’ve been doing it your whole life or you’re just getting started, this is a space for everyone. This is the first of many for our skate community, for the culture and for Cincinnati. So we just wanted to tell you all, welcome home.”

Leslie Rich, president of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, said the park was a long time coming.

“I grew up with a bumper sticker on my car that said ‘Skateboarding is not a crime,’ so to be able to vote to support a project like this, I never would have believed it if you told me this was happening when I was 16,” Rich said. “This is an example of what is possible when we’re intentional about meaningful engagement. This is a public space that was created with, by and for the skate community. This will be a regional destination for skaters. It’s going to add more momentum and energy to Camp Washington. And it proves what Jane Jacobs said decades ago: Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”

Later next month, the park will have another grand opening session on Sept. 26 for riders who couldn’t make it to Thursday’s grand opening. Soon, the team at Cincinnati Skatepark Project plans to add lights so that skaters can enjoy the park after the sun goes down. They’ll also be adding various gardens around the area, among other attractions, so that the area becomes a “community hub that caters to a lot of different people,” Larkin said. In the future, Cincinnati Skatepark Project hopes to open even more skateparks around the city.

“Watching everyone skating right now, it still doesn’t really feel like it’s happening,” she said. “We’ve been working on this so hard and for so long. Every single day, we’ve been talking about different decisions and different ways to push the city and to amplify skaters’ voices. It is totally surreal. It’s a dream come true.”

For more information on the Camp Washington Skatepark, visit the Cincinnati Skatepark Project’s official website.

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In a first, the English Premier League — widely known as the best soccer league in the world — will host watch parties across the U.S. this weekend, and Cincinnati is part of the fun.

As part of the EPL’s “Coast to Coast” initiative taking place during the league’s opening weekend, this Saturday will see the Premier League club Hull City partner up with downtown bar The Stretch for an official watch party.

The match, which will see Hull City take on Manchester United, begins at 7:30 a.m.; The Stretch’s watch party will begin an hour earlier, and promises plenty of specialty drinks alongside kegs & eggs.

For those unaware, Hull City is one of the EPL’s most exciting stories, as the team was just promoted to the top league after a stunning victory in last season’s playoffs. It’s their first time playing in the Premier League in nine years. Hull City was chosen as Cincinnati’s team to spotlight because of their team colors: orange, black and white, which just so happen to be the team colors of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Stretch is already decorated in those same colors, as well, making it a perfect watch spot for either team.

The watch parties and events across the country will create a unique start to the new season, bringing fans closer to Premier League clubs while building on the success of the 2025/26 Premier League season, which was the most-watched ever in the United States across the NBC Broadcast Network with an average total audience of 1.2 million viewers.

“We’re incredibly excited to be part of the Premier League’s Coast to Coast initiative and to bring Hull City supporters together in Cincinnati for the opening weekend of the Premier League season. We know there is a passionate and growing community of Hull City supporters across the United States, and events like this are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate that community and share what makes Hull City special with even more fans,” the club said in a statement.

For more information, visit The Stretch’s official Instagram page.

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For the second consecutive day in a row, the Cincinnati Open has been hit with a major weather delay.

Due to the heavy rain in the Cincinnati area, the gates opened an hour later than usual at 10 a.m., with play presumably set to resume sometime after 11 a.m.; judging by the area’s current forecast, however, that seems unlikely. Warren County, where the Lindner Family Tennis Center complex is based, is currently under a flood warning from the National Weather Service and will be on flood watch until 11 p.m.

Yesterday, the world-renowned tennis tournament also had to postpone play before it even started, with tournament officials telling attendees to seek shelter at 10 a.m. The rain briefly cleared and 12 matches were able to be played before the tournament was once again postponed due to weather. At least eight matches set to be played yesterday were moved to Wednesday’s lineup, and it seems like that will continue to be the case.

For more information on the Cincinnati Open, including announcements on when play will resume, visit the tournament’s official website.

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The Cincinnati Reds beat the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, 6-5, to complete a 3-game sweep.

They now have a 13-6 record since the All-Star break and brought their overall record to 56-58. Andrew Abbott pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed three runs to get the win, while Brock Burke got the save but allowed a 2-run homer in the ninth inning. The Reds slugged four solo home runs by Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Tyler Stephenson, and JJ Bleday. Two more runs came in the 5th inning from back-to-back bases-loaded walks to Eugenio Suarez and Dane Myers. The Reds play the Nationals this weekend in Washington. They return next Friday to face the Marlins following their road trip against the Chicago White Sox.

Click through to see photos from Thursday’s game from Ron Valle.

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Ohio’s two Major League Baseball teams are coming together in a big way to support local charities.

Later this month, the families of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians are coming together for a charity softball game benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and the Reds Community Fund, uniting baseball communities across Ohio to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. The game will take place on Monday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy in Roselawn.

“I’m so excited to be part of the upcoming charity softball game and support CASA’s and the Reds Community Fund’s incredible missions,” said Jordyn Pagán, wife of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Emilio Pagán. “It’s a great opportunity for our Reds Wives to bring our community together, raise awareness for children and families who need a voice, and make a meaningful impact.”

Last year, the event took place in Cleveland, and the families of the Reds and Guardians raised a combined $18,500. Reds families contributed $11,000 of that total, helping CASA advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect by providing them with a voice in the courtroom and support in finding safe, permanent homes.

The event offers fans a unique opportunity to enjoy a fun, family-friendly competition while supporting organizations committed to strengthening communities and improving the lives of children. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for kids. 100% of proceeds go to charity: $10 will benefit CASA and $10 will benefit the Reds Community Fund.

To buy tickets, click here.

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