Cincinnati Reds tops Houston Astros 3-1
Game Summary
Cincinnati Reds defeated Houston Astros 3-1.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Cincinnati Reds pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Braden Shewmake led Houston Astros's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Matt McLain led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 1-for-3, 2 RBI. Cincinnati Reds reliever Brock Burke threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 3 BB (93 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.3 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 3 BB (87 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.33 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Houston Astros: 3 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.111). Includes 1 HR.
Cleanup cold: Isaac Paredes (0-for-4), Christian Walker (0-for-4), Cam Smith (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Cincinnati Reds: 4 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.190).
Multi-hit games: Elly De La Cruz (2-for-4).