Lowder (0-1) took the loss Friday against Milwaukee, allowing a run on two hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out six.
Lowder struggled with his command in his big-league debut, though the right-hander showed flashes of the potential that made him the seventh overall pick in the 2023 Draft. The 22-year-old made just one start in Triple-A prior to his call-up, pitching to a 3.64 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and 113:24 K:BB in the minors this year. Lowder would line up for a road matchup with the Mets in his second start if he sticks around with the Reds.