This is your Reds News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of June 30, 2021.
“Votto’s single in the Bottom of the 4th got the Reds back on track, though. Reds trailed, 5-1. Reds trailed, 2-1. Reds trailed, 5-2.”
“”Really, just to keep us in the game there, just put up zeros and give our offense a chance is really all you can ask for.” San Diego has won 10 of its past 11 games, starting with its four-game sweep of the Reds at Petco Park two weeks ago. Four of their five losses to San Diego this season have been by two runs or fewer. On the other side, Reds starter Tony Santillan muddled through three innings while throwing 75 pitches and allowing three runs (two earned), six hits and two walks with four strikeouts. Four of the Reds’ five losses against the Padres have been by two runs or fewer.”
“Coming off a complete game, two-hit shutout in his Double-A debut, the 23-year-old scattered two hits and four walks with five strikeouts over five scoreless innings Tuesday to finish June without allowing an earned run. The 23-year-old had just four hits heading into Tuesday night and doubled that total with a 4-for-6 performance at Asheville, logging his first three doubles of the season. 15), Double-A Erie Greene set a season high with four hits as part of a 4-for-5 night at the plate. Of the 10 runs Meyer has given up this season, nine have come in two starts, including four in his previous outing on June 23.”