It’s been a banner first couple of weeks for top Cincinnati Reds prospect Matt McLain, but Sunday’s outing against the Chicago Cubs might well have been his finest yet. The team’s resident shortstop banged out 4 hits on the day - one a double - while also swiping a bag, scoring a run, and filing away a ribbie.
It was part of an electric day from the top of the Reds order, and worthy of today’s Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game.
Jonathan India chipped in with a double, walk, and pair of runs scored while back in the leadoff spot against left-handed starter Drew Smyly, while Spencer Steer socked a homer and drove in a pair from the #3 spot.