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Abbott closes ’26 campaign looking more like himself

ATLANTA -- Accustomed to winning seasons and playoff baseball throughout his managerial career, including 2025 with the Reds, manager Terry Francona isn't used to making October plans that don't involve postseason games. With the Reds eliminated, Francona instead scheduled golf…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:26 AM
Abbott closes ’26 campaign looking more like himself
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in 10 innings.
  • Andrew Abbott delivered a season-high seven innings, allowing two runs with six strikeouts in a no-decision.
  • Matt Olson and Austin Riley hit game-tying solo home runs off Abbott in the sixth and seventh innings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott completed his 2026 season with a season-high seven innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Abbott yielded two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters, earning a no-decision in a 3-2 Reds loss in 10 innings. Matt Olson and Austin Riley hit solo home runs off Abbott to erase Cincinnati leads in the sixth and seventh innings.

The outing concluded a challenging campaign for Abbott, who finished with a 6-11 record and a 4.61 ERA across 166 innings following an All-Star season in 2025. Despite enduring inconsistency down the stretch, Abbott achieved a career-high 32 starts while avoiding any missed time due to injuries.

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