Reds starter Nick Lodolo leaves game against Cubs due to blister on index finger

Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo abruptly left Monday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the bottom of the second inning with a blister on his left index finger
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Aug 5, 2025
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CHICAGO (AP) — Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo abruptly left Monday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the bottom of the second inning with a blister on his left index finger.

Lodolo retired the first five Cubs hitters. Then after throwing a strike on his first pitch to Justin Turner, Lodolo gestured toward his left hand.

Manager Terry Francona jogged to the mound with a trainer for a brief discussion. Lodolo walked to the dugout and was replaced by Nick Martinez with the Reds ahead 1-0.

Martinez got Turner to fly to right for the final out of the second.

Lodolo entered at 8-6 with a 3.09 ERA. He had won three straight decisions with a 1.32 ERA in his previous four starts.

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