Nathaniel Lowe went 3-for-5 in a win over the Cardinals with two RBI.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe continues a productive stretch at the plate, driving in runs in five of his last seven contests. The first baseman offers manager Terry Francona one of many streaky bats in the Reds lineup to this point, posting an .808 OPS with 12 home runs, 33 RBI, and 23 runs scored across 76 games.

Nathaniel Lowe went 1-for-5 in a win over the Rockies with a three-run home run.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe has heated up at the plate of late, driving in runs in each of his last three contests. The 31-year-old continues to flash an explosive bat as another streaky option in the Reds lineup to this point, posting an .806 OPS with 11 home runs, 22 runs scored, and 30 RBI across 72 games.

Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Coming into Saturday, Lowe had remarkably failed to plate a run over his past 28 games dating back to May 31. He finally ended that skid when he launched a solo blast to right field in the fourth inning Saturday. Lowe posted a paltry .544 OPS during the RBI drought and struck out at a 33.3 percent clip, which has cost him playing time -- he's started just twice over the Reds' past six contests.

Lowe is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe is in a lengthy slump at the plate, slashing just .203/.313/.261 without a single RBI over his past 27 games. His playing time has dipped as a result, as Lowe hasn't made consecutive starts since June 26 and 27.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe will head to the bench for the second time in the series, this time exiting the lineup against a right-handed starter (Kyle Bradish) after his previous absence Friday came versus a lefty (Trevor Rogers). Spencer Steer will step in for Lowe at first base and will bat fifth.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed-hitting Lowe will head to the bench for the series opener in Milwaukee while southpaw Robert Gasser toes the rubber for the Brewers. Lowe will cede first base to Spencer Steer, who will bat third.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates will send right-hander Mitch Keller to the bump for the series finale, but the left-handed-hitting Lowe will be included from the lineup nonetheless while he's gone just 2-for-13 with a 2:6 BB:K over his last six games. Cincinnati will go with Spencer Steer as its starting first baseman in place of Lowe.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers are sending southpaw Shane Drohan to the bump for the series finale, so Reds manager Terry Francona will elect to give the lefty-hitting Lowe the evening off. Lowe started in each of Cincinnati's last seven games, going 5-for-20 with two doubles and a 2:8 BB:K during that stretch.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds will give Lowe a breather after he started six of the team's last seven games while going 6-for-15 with six walks and a run. Spencer Steer will step in for Lowe at first base and will bat cleanup.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 loss Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Lowe's fourth-inning home run extended a hit streak to eight games. During the streak, Lowe has gone 11-for-30 (.367) with four doubles, three home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored. He's getting regular playing time against right-handers while Reds manager Terry Francona shuffles the starting lineup to cover for injured third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back). Lowe is slugging at a career-high .570 percent with 18 of his 33 hits going for extra bases.