Before Matt McLain made his major league debut at Coors Field on Monday, Cincinnati Reds Manager David Bell predicted McLain’s baserunning instincts would fit in well with the current roster.
McLain’s first career hit was a hustle double, taking an extra base on a line drive to center field. One batter later, McLain scored from second base on a single into shallow left field, beating a throw to the plate.
“I tell J.R. (House) all the time, he’s the best third-base coach in the league because all he does is send guys home,” said Reds first-base/baserunning coach Collin Cowgill.