Starting pitcher Sonny Gray called them “winning plays.” Manager David Bell thought it was “unbelievable.” Joey Votto said it was one of the better defensive games he’s seen from his teammate who is known for playing incredible defense.
Catcher Tucker Barnhart threw out two baserunners in critical moments and it made all the difference in the Cincinnati Reds’ 3-2 victory over Cleveland on Monday at Great American Ball Park.
“There’s a lot of things that Tucker does that don’t get seen, that don’t get noticed,” Votto said. “That’s the case for a lot of players, but there’s a reason that those players have jobs and get paid so well.