# Reds in Freefall: Worst Offense Ever | Cincinnati News

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Published: 2026-09-13T23:33:24+00:00
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The Cincinnati Reds are on pace to become the first MLB team since 1909 to have four players with over 200 plate appearances all hitting under .200 — a feat last seen by the 2014 Cubs, who later won a World Series. Worse, two Reds — TJ Friedl and Ke’Bryan Hayes — are batting under .165, matching only the 1968 Tigers (who won the title that year). Offensively, they’re dead last in batting average; defensively, their pitching ranks near the bottom with a team ERA close to 5.00. Facing tough opponents like the Dodgers and Cubs ahead, the Reds’ future hinges on a few bright spots — Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz — while the rest of the roster must dramatically improve if they hope to turn things around. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/cincinnati-reds-offensive-disaster-has-reached-historic-levels-01m2dxw95gh1 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9463c29bc6e16c45 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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