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Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo named National League Pitcher of the Month

Reds manager David Bell on Jesse Winker's 9th-inning ejection, Tyler Mahle's start and Noah Syndergaard's complete game shutout. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

NEW YORK – Since Luis Castillo made his Major League debut in 2017, the Reds knew he had the potential to be the ace of their rotation. Two years later and Castillo is proving himself as one of the top pitchers in baseball.

Castillo was selected as the National League’s Pitcher of the Month on Thursday afternoon. He’s the first Reds pitcher to receive the honor since Denny Neagle in 1999.

He finished with a 3-1 record and 1.