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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Reds Send Nick Lodolo Against The Chicago White Sox For His First Spring Effort

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Dateline: Goodyear, Arizona

Nick Lodolo will start for the first time this spring against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday (Frebruary 25, 2026).

Lodolo set career highs with 28 starts and 156 2/3 innings. He recorded a career-low 3.33 ERA. 

The 28-year old left hander, not only struck out a career-high 156 batters but also walked fewer hitter significantly. Lodolo walked just 31 batters or 1.8 per game.

He authored two complete games, becoming a rarity in baseball in the modern era. Lodolo blanked Washington on July 23 and got credit for a rain-shortened six inning game against Minnesota on June 18.

The Lineup 

Hector Rodriguez LF

Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B

JJ Bleday RF

Sal Stewart 1B

Nathaniel Lowe DH

Jose Trevino C

Blake Dunn CF

Garrett Hampson 2B

Edwin Arroyo SS

Rodriguez is an interesting player. He is blessed with a good bat and is aggressive.

One coach said, "He'd swing at the rosin bag."

"He'd probably hit it," Francona said.


Posted by Gary Schatz at 1:21 PM

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