Cincinnati Reds face Dodgers as Sal Stewart leads Rookie of the Year debate

The Cincinnati Reds enter a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers following a three-series winning streak that included victories over the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. For the first game of the series at Dodger Stadium, the Reds will start pitcher Chase Burns, who holds a 15-3 record with a 2.79 ERA. The second game is scheduled to feature Nick Lodolo against Tarik Skubal.

In individual accolades, former Reds player Joey Votto has commented on the National League Rookie of the Year race, supporting Reds rookie Sal Stewart. Stewart has recorded over 30 home runs and 100 RBIs this season. Votto argued that Stewart’s offensive production outweighs the defensive advantages of competitors like St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt, noting that Stewart’s value is difficult to measure due to playing multiple positions.