Astros and Reds Set for Final Game of Three-Game Series on May 10, 2026 The Houston Astros (16-24) and Cincinnati Reds (21-19) are set to conclude a three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The matchup, scheduled for a 12:40 p.m. CT first pitch, features right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng (1-2, 2.35 ERA) for the Astros and left-handed starter Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) for the Reds. This game marks the final contest of the series, with the Astros aiming to extend their winning streak against the Reds. Kai-Wei Teng, making his second start of the season, will look to build on his strong relief outings. In 13 appearances as a reliever, Teng has posted a 1.80 ERA (4 earned runs over 20 innings) with a .183 opponent batting average. His most recent start came on April 28 against the Baltimore Orioles, where he allowed two runs on five hits and two strikeouts in three innings. Teng’s performance in his first Major League start on August 8, 2025, against the Washington Nationals earned him a win and made him the eighth Taiwanese-born pitcher in MLB history to achieve this milestone. He joins RHP Chien Jen-Lo (2013) as the second Taiwanese-born player in Astros history. The Astros’ matchup against the Reds carries historical significance, as the two teams have faced each other 859 times, the most games in MLB history. The Astros hold a 404-454-1 record in the series, with a 2-1 record against the Reds in 2025. Notably, the Astros secured their first win at Great American Ball Park since September 9, 2012, on Friday night. Isaac Paredes, the Astros’ infielder, reached a career milestone on Friday night by playing in his 600th game, becoming the 14th Mexican-born player to achieve this feat.#cincinnati_reds #andrew_abbott #houston_astros #great_american_ball_park #kai_wei_teng
Cincinnati police: Multiple people arrested amid Opening Day 'disorder' CINCINNATI — Cincinnati police reported multiple arrests after large groups of people created "disorder and violence" during the Reds’ Opening Day festivities. The incidents occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with officers and SWAT teams deployed to manage crowds at Great American Ball Park and surrounding areas. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as police and SWAT units began clearing The Banks area shortly after 9 p.m., directing people toward the city center. A loudspeaker announcement warned, "This is your official warning ... it is time to go home," prompting some individuals to disperse. Officers blocked the intersection of E. Freedom Way and Marian Spencer Way near the Yard House restaurant, instructing people to avoid crossing and to move around the area. Throughout the day, police were seen moving between different downtown locations, responding to multiple incidents. One officer reported that around 20 juveniles were engaged in a fight at Washington Park, while another described a large group of people running through The Banks during a Reds game. CPD interim chief Adam Hennie confirmed that officers received numerous calls about large crowds involved in disorder and violence. Hennie stated that police faced significant resistance while attempting to secure the areas, with reports of individuals using tasers or chemical irritants against others. He emphasized that the use of force by officers was "minimal" and that no officers were injured. However, he could not provide an exact number of arrests, citing ongoing investigations. FOP President Ken Kober described the situation as "absolute chaos," calling it "mass hysteria" that overshadowed what should have been a "fantastic day" for Cincinnati.#cincinnati_police #adam_hennie #ken_kober #great_american_ball_park #the_banks
