McLain went 2-for-6 with an RBI double, stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rays. After a big spring training, McLain has scuffled at the plate to begin the 2026 campaign. Tuesday marked his first multi-hit game since April 9, and the second baseman is still looking for his first home run. He's hit safely in three straight games now and has doubled in both contests against the Rays to begin the week. McLain is slashing .198/.330/.256 with five doubles, four RBI, 10 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 15:25 BB:K across 103 trips to the plate. He's remained in the two hole in the Cincinnati lineup despite the early-season struggles.
Matthew McLain: Everything you need to know
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Matthew McLain Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/24L 4-1200000001050003/21W 11-7311100000020013/20W 8-6412100130030053/18L 8-6313210000030043/17L 8-6300000000040003/15L 6-3312100110040053/13W 6-1411001000050033/12L 9-5301100000031013/11W 6-3323200110061163/9L 9-7312200001040023/8W 13-4201100001020013/7L 6-2300000000050003/5W 14-13333200120020063/2W 17-9232000262050082/28W 9-7322100110030052/26W 11-10311100000030012/24W 5-4301100001020012/22L 14-831211002001003
Preseason Totals 531827172171660622152 -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB4/22L 6-1401100000040014/21W 12-6612110010051034/20W 6-1411010000080024/19W 7-4401100001070014/18W 5-4000000000000004/170-0100000000030004/16L 3-0300000001040004/15W 8-3220000003050004/14W 2-1200000002040104/12L 9-6501100000050014/11W 7-3000000001011004/10L 10-2400000000020004/9L 8-1502200000030024/8L 7-4410000000160004/7W 6-3512020020071044/6W 2-0300000001040004/5W 2-1410000001091004/4W 2-0412200000050024/3W 5-3502200000010024/1L 8-3400000000080003/31L 6-1200000001030003/30W 2-0400000000020003/29W 3-2311100001060013/28W 6-5413210012030143/26L 3-030000000105000
Regular Season Totals 8510181350041511104223
Matthew McLain Splits 2026
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 04180.200135015242230.327Home 0150.1354101211260.360Away 03130.2459403130170.298Day 01110.25010108021120.365Night 0370.1523407221110.291March 0140.235310510150.435April 03140.192104010141180.298Opponent vs BOS 0 1 4 0.400 3 1 0 4 0 0 1 5 0.571 vs TEX 0 0 4 0.308 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0.357 vs MIA 0 2 4 0.235 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 6 0.316 vs LAA 0 0 1 0.111 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0.200 vs MIN 0 0 1 0.125 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.222 vs TB 0 1 4 0.267 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 0.267 vs SF 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0.462 vs PIT 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.154 Venue @ Cincinnati 0 1 5 0.135 4 1 0 12 1 1 2 6 0.360 @ Tampa Bay 0 1 4 0.267 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 0.267 @ Texas 0 0 4 0.308 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0.357 @ Miami 0 2 4 0.235 2 2 0 1 1 1 0 6 0.316 @ Minnesota 0 0 1 0.125 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.222
Matthew McLain Player Profile
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Birthdate
8/6/1999 (26)
Status
A
HT/WT
5'8", 180 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk 17 (CIN)
Birthplace
Orange, CA, USA
Position
2B
College
UCLA
Career History
Cincinnati Reds
2022-Present
(5 seasons)
Matthew McLain: Breaking News
Sitting Saturday
McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins. McLain will get a day off to reset after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts and six walks over his last four games. His absence will put Sal Stewart at second base, opening up first for Nathaniel Lowe.
Taking seat Saturday
McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. McLain will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 0-for-4 to begin the series Friday. His absence will move Sal Stewart to second base while Nathaniel Lowe starts at first, batting sixth.
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