1997 Cincinnati Reds season Game log May

| Date_ | Opponent | Score | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | San Francisco Giants | 4 - 1 | 17828 | 11-25 |
| 14 May | San Francisco Giants | 4 - 2 | 16404 | 11-26 |
| 15 May | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2 - 1 | 16986 | 11-27 |
| 16 May | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4 - 2 | 24556 | 12-27 |
| 17 May | San Diego Padres | 6 - 2 | 21469 | 12-28 |
| 18 May | San Diego Padres | 5 - 0 | 23265 | 13-28 |
| 19 May | San Diego Padres | 13 - 6 | 17898 | 13-29 |
| 20 May | Houston Astros | 7 - 4 | 14954 | 14-29 |
| 21 May | Houston Astros | 4 - 3 | 15088 | 14-30 |
| 23 May | Chicago Cubs | 3 - 1 | 23189 | 14-31 |
| 24 May | Chicago Cubs | 4 - 1 | 26887 | 15-31 |