Four Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Sunday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (29-40) Lost 3-0 Blake Dunn went 1-4. Jeimer Candelario went 1-3 with a walk.

Elly De La Cruz has been Cincinnati's hottest hitter, hitting a home run in each of his last four games, giving him 16 for the season. On Sunday, he served as the designated hitter, getting a rest from his customary shortstop position.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Wade Miley pitched five strong innings in the Reds' series-clinching win over the MLB-best Detroit Tigers Sunday.

Jack Flaherty gave up a pair of homers, including a grand slam, in a pivotal fifth inning of an 11-1 loss to the Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Detroit Tigers Friday to start a 3-game series. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

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The Reds figure to be without ace Hunter Greene until at least sometime in July as they head into one of toughest stretches of schedule.

Nick Krall Makes Controversial Statement as Cincinnati Reds Hope for Health. Krall Shared an interesting opinion about making possible trades.