Hunter Greene's first rough outing this season not only cost the Cincinnati Reds a critical game against the Baltimore Orioles but also strained their pitching plans for the upcoming series in Miami. After Greene struggled through three innings, manager Terry Francona had to utilize reliever Taylor Rogers and make a last-minute change to their Sunday starter, Carson Spiers, creating a bullpen day scenario. Greene's performance, marked by three home runs allowed, underscored the pressures faced by the Reds, especially with a packed road schedule ahead.

Despite a promising start, including a solo home run by Jake Fraley, the Reds fell short, losing 9-5. Greene, who had previously boasted a 0.98 ERA with an 18.2-inning scoreless streak, now faces scrutiny as the team prepares for a challenging match-up against the struggling Miami Marlins. Spiers, called up for the game after Nick Lodolo's paternity leave, showed resilience but was also overworked, leaving the Reds scrambling for solutions.