In a remarkable return to Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Nick Lodolo dominated the Chicago White Sox in his first start since May 2023. The game, held on April 13, 2024, saw the Reds defeat the White Sox with a final score of 5-0. Lodolo's performance was the highlight of the match as he allowed no runs, struck out 10 batters, and gave up just one hit over 5.2 innings, all on 79 pitches. This marked the Reds' second consecutive victory over the White Sox, following an 11-1 win in the first game of the series. Lodolo's return was highly anticipated, and he did not disappoint, showcasing a masterful display of pitching that left the White Sox unable to respond.
Reds' Nick Lodolo strikes out 10 vs. White Sox in first MLB start in 11 months https://t.co/zfviFqEh5i
Nick Lodolo and the @Reds were untouchable today. 🔥 https://t.co/RdgVre5vLh
Reds did all of their damage in the 2nd inning and took a 5-0 win over the White Sox. Story on Lodolo's day to come.
FINAL: Reds 5, #WhiteSox 0
Nick Lodolo was VERY impressive in his first start of the 2024 MLB season 💪 https://t.co/VSV5o7xqXL
Nick Lodolo is BACK. ⛽️😤 5.2 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 10 Ks (via @MLB) https://t.co/qAzr05SK1t
In his first start since May 2023, Nick Lodolo was masterful for the @Reds. https://t.co/YY9SXvZP37
Through five innings and 79 pitches, Lodolo has not allowed a hit and still has a 5-0 lead. No one is warming up yet in the Reds bullpen but it's unlikely Lodolo will go much further in his first start of the season.
Reds lefty Nick Lodolo has thrown five no-hit innings against the White Sox.
Lodolo has not allowed a hit through 5, with 10 strikeouts
Lodolo has allowed no hits or walks but has hit one batter through three innings and has five strikeouts.
Another wicked Breaking Ball from Nick Lodolo 🤢 https://t.co/7jrbpWHfXE
Reds activate Nick Lodolo for season debut https://t.co/vORfvwXGIO
Reds take the first game of the series from the White Sox, 11-1. Story coming later.
#Reds at #WhiteSox, (https://t.co/nCu88hKLvk vs C.Flexen) 7:40 pm ET, B-R Game Stat Sheet: https://t.co/xiUPS1fBGh #playball
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Cincinnati Reds (6-6, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (2-10, fifth in the AL Central) https://t.co/zm4SyPHHoo