Jay Bruce hit his third home run in as many games and drove in four runs in the Reds 6-0 win over the Houston Astros. He enhanced his team leading total with five home runs and 16 RBI.
Johnny Cueto won his third decision of the season without a loss and dropped his ERA on the season to 1.39 with seven shutout, shutdown innings. The Reds ace has pitched seven innings in three of his five starts to date.
The Reds supported him with their gloves as well as their bats.
Zack Cozart had one hit but robbed J.D Martinez with a diving stop in the hole and a strong throw from the seat of his pants. He made a tough catch down the third base line on a pop foul by Brian Bixler. He reached into the stands to record the out after a long run. He and Brandon Phillips, who tripled in a run, turned in a double play after Travis Buck and Matt Downs single to open the fourth.
Bruce also doubled up Jordan Schafer at first base after snagging a line drive hit by Jose Altuve.
Logan Ondrusek pitched a scoreless eighth inning. He has not allowed a run this season. In 11 games he's pitched 10 scoreless innings, allowing six hits and striking out nine along the way.
Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth. He was sent out there just out to get some work. He has not allowed a run in any of his nine appearances.
The Astros loaded the bases on Chapman with a single and two walks but he struck out Chris Snyder after a potential wild pitch bounced off the wall to Ryan Hanigan preventing the runner from third from scoring.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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