Jason Marquis allowed five runs in four innings, as the Reds fell 5-0 in Chicago on Wednesday night. Marquis struggled from the very beginning of the game, allowing a leadoff double, followed by a two run home run by Anthony Rizzo. The 36 year old right-hander’s night also featured a bases loaded hit by pitch in the second inning. Former Red, Travis Wood dominated the Reds lineup, shutting the Reds out for seven innings.
Biggest Play of the Game
According to Fangraphs WPA statistic (winning percentage added), the most important play of the game was Anthony Rizzo’s 2-run home run in the first inning off Jason Marquis.