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3 days ago
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Ouch! Check out the painful history Cincinnati Reds TJ Friedl made Friday night
NEW YORK – Almost lost in the shadows of an impressive comeback victory by the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets in their first game out of the All-Star break was the history leadoff man TJ Friedl made. That's history as in, "Ouch!" The Reds center fielder was hit by pitches three times Friday night – by three different pitchers – in the third, fifth and eighth innings. Reds Mets Nick Lodolo Terry Francona Terry Francona bounce coming? Cincinnati Reds look 'refreshed' in victory out of break Reds MLB draft signing Steele Hall Cincinnati Reds ink top draft pick Steele Hall for below-slot $5.75 million bonus Reds playoffs NL Central 'Can't sleep on them': What NL Central rivals say about Cincinnati Reds playoff chances 'It's not fun getting hit, but all things considered, I'm good,' said Friedl, who was hit on the forearm, toe and left hand. He became the second Reds batter in the modern (post-1900) era to pull off that painful feat, joining Derek Dietrich (June 21, 2019, at Milwaukee). It also tied a major-league record held by many. 'That's what I was told,' Friedl said with a quick laugh. 'It's a painful record. But it's a record.' Friedl said the only one that really hurt was the last one that hit him on the fleshy part of the hand. But he didn't need to check in with trainers at any point and doesn't expect to be out of the lineup Saturday. Friedl scored twice after getting hit as the Reds took an 8-2 lead into the ninth inning (eventually winning 8-4) behind the seven innings of impressive pitching from starter Nick Lodolo (3.33 ERA this season) and home runs from Austin Hays (two), Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ouch! Check out the painful history Cincinnati Reds TJ Friedl made
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
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Reds outfielder TJ Friedl gets hit by pitch 3 times against Mets, tying MLB record
Published Jul 19, 2025 • 1 minute read Cincinnati Reds' TJ Friedl celebrates his home run against the Colorado Rockies run during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. Photo by Jay LaPrete / AP Photo NEW YORK — Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers. The 5-foot-8 Friedl was plunked on the left forearm by a 91 mph fastball from left-hander Sean Manaea in the third inning and on the left foot by an 85 mph slider from right-handed reliever Alex Carrillo in the fifth. Mets lefty Brandon Waddell then drilled Friedl on the left hand with a 91 mph sinker in the eighth. 'The lefties, it makes more sense because everything is away and I'm trying to stick my nose in there,' Friedl said. 'The last one, that one stung!' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account It was the 39th time in the modern era (since 1901) that a hitter got nailed three times in one game. It's happened to 34 different players — the only previous Reds batter was Derek Dietrich at Milwaukee on June 21, 2019. Two other major leaguers have been plunked three times in a game this season: Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams on May 31 at Arizona, and Colorado's Tyler Freeman on June 17 at Washington. Batting leadoff, Friedl finished 0 for 2 but scored twice in an 8-4 victory over the Mets. He expects to be in the lineup Saturday and joked that he didn't want a day off anyway. Toronto & GTA MMA Toronto & GTA Tennis Letters
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6 days ago
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Reds outfielder TJ Friedl gets hit by pitch 3 times against Mets, tying MLB record
Article content Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers. Article content The 5-foot-8 Friedl was plunked on the left forearm by a 91 mph fastball from left-hander Sean Manaea in the third inning and on the left foot by an 85 mph slider from right-handed reliever Alex Carrillo in the fifth. Article content Mets lefty Brandon Waddell then drilled Friedl on the left hand with a 91 mph sinker in the eighth. Article content 'The lefties, it makes more sense because everything is away and I'm trying to stick my nose in there,' Friedl said. 'The last one, that one stung!' Article content Article content #Reds TJ Friedl hit by a pitch three times tonight. 1) Arm 2) Leg 3) Hand — Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) July 19, 2025 Article content It was the 39th time in the modern era (since 1901) that a hitter got nailed three times in one game. It's happened to 34 different players — the only previous Reds batter was Derek Dietrich at Milwaukee on June 21, 2019. Article content Two other major leaguers have been plunked three times in a game this season: Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams on May 31 at Arizona, and Colorado's Tyler Freeman on June 17 at Washington. Article content Batting leadoff, Friedl finished 0 for 2 but scored twice in an 8-4 victory over the Mets. He expects to be in the lineup Saturday and joked that he didn't want a day off anyway. Article content
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7 days ago
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Outfielder TJ Friedl hit by 3 pitches against Mets, tying major-league record, as Reds win with 4 homers
Pain was the price of admission to MLB history Friday night for Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl. The leadoff man was hit by a pitch three times in an 8-4 win over the New York Mets, tying a major-league record. The 29-year-old Friedl was hit in the third, fifth and eighth innings, all by different Mets pitchers. He took a 91 mph fastball to his left forearm from lefty Sean Manaea in the third. Manaea was making his first start of the season after recovering from an oblique strain and a bone chip in his pitching elbow. In the fifth frame, right-handed reliever Alex Carrillo drilled the 5-foot-8 Friedl with an 85 mph slider. A 91 mph sinker was the culprit in the eighth inning, and it was dealt by another Mets southpaw, Brandon Waddell. "The lefties, it makes more sense because everything is away and I'm trying to stick my nose in there," Friedl, a lefty himself, said postgame, via The Associated Press. "The last one, that one stung!" That said, he didn't need to check in with Reds athletic trainers throughout the game, and he's planning on being in the lineup again Saturday. Friedl had tough luck during the series opener, which doubled as the teams' first game back from the All-Star break, but he's far from alone in his painful feat. In fact, 34 hitters since 1901 — and now three this season — have shared the same experience of being hit three times in one game. On May 31, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams got pelted by a trio of pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Colorado Rockies utility player Tyler Freeman went through the same thing on June 17 against the Nationals. Friedl didn't register a hit Friday versus the Mets, though he did score twice. Left fielder Austin Hays drove in three of the Reds' eight runs, thanks to a pair of homers. As a team, Cincinnati went yard four times — that's the third time the club has done so this season. Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson joined Hays in the box score with big flies of their own, each scoring two runs. Manaea gave up one hit, Hays' first homer, in four innings. The Mets' bullpen didn't fare nearly as well against a Reds team that has now won five of its last six games. Meanwhile, Cincinnati got an impressive seven innings and seven strikeouts from its starter, Nick Lodolo. Following a shaky first two innings, when he gave up a homer to Juan Soto and an RBI single to Jeff McNeil, Lodolo recovered by retiring 16 of the next 18 batters he faced. Lodolo got the win, Hays led the Reds' power-charged bats, but Friedl was Cincinnati's unsung hero Friday night with three bases taken via hit-by-pitch.
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7 days ago
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Outfielder TJ Friedl hit by three pitches against Mets, tying major-league record, as Reds win with four homers
Pain was the price of admission to MLB history Friday night for Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl. The leadoff man was hit by a pitch three times in a 8-4 win over the New York Mets, tying a major-league record. The 29-year-old Friedl was hit in the third, fifth and eighth innings — all by different Mets pitchers. He took a 91 mph fastball to his left forearm from lefty Sean Manaea in the third. Manaea was making his first start of the season. He missed 95 games this year with an oblique strain and a bone chip in his pitching elbow. In the fifth frame, right-handed reliever Alex Carrillo drilled the 5-foot-8 Friedl with an 85 mph slider. A 91 mph sinker was the culprit in the eighth inning, and it was dealt by another Mets southpaw, Brandon Waddell. "The lefties, it makes more sense because everything is away and I'm trying to stick my nose in there," Friedl, a lefty himself, said postgame, via The Associated Press. "The last one, that one stung!" That said, he didn't need to check in with Reds trainers throughout the game, and he's planning on being in the lineup again Saturday. Friedl had tough luck during the series opener, which doubled as the teams' first game back from the All-Star break, but he's far from alone in his painful feat. In fact, 34 hitters since 1901 — and now three this season alone — have shared the same experience of being hit three times in one game. On May 31, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams got pelted by a trio of pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Colorado Rockies utility player Tyler Freeman went through the same thing on June 17 against the Nationals. Friedl didn't register a hit Friday versus the Mets, though he did score twice. Left fielder Austin Hays drove in three of the Reds' eight runs, thanks to a pair of homers. As a team, Cincinnati went yard four times — that's the third time the club has done so this season. Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson joined Hays in the box score with big flies of their own, each scoring two runs. Manaea gave up one hit, Hays' first homer, in four innings. The Mets' bullpen didn't fare nearly as well against a Reds team that has now won five of its last six games. Meanwhile, Cincinnati got an impressive seven innings and seven strikeouts from its starter, Nick Lodolo. Following a shaky first two innings, when he gave up a homer to Juan Soto and an RBI single to Jeff McNeil, Lodolo recovered by retiring 16 of the next 18 batters he faced. Lodolo got the win, Hays led the Reds' power-charged bats, but Friedl was Cincinnati's unsung hero Friday night with three bases taken via hit-by-pitch.
