Reds starter Johnny Cueto struggled yet again Friday, as he dropped his third decision in four outings in an 8-0 loss to the Phillies.
Cueto tossed the ball well early in the start, but the wheels started coming off in the fourth. He was tagged for four runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and did not pitch past the fifth. He allowed the four runs on six hits and a walk, while striking out five batters on 92 pitches.
Cueto still has a sparkling 1.97 ERA that ranks third in the National League, but he has struggled recently. HE is just 5-5 on the season after going just 1-3 over his last three starts, with 11 runs allowed in that span. He will look for better results in his next outing, set for Wednesday against the Dodgers.