The Reds entered play today having lost six straight games to the Cleveland Indians, and were just 1-9 against the Indians over the last two seasons. In 2016, Reds pitching allowed 43 runs in 4 games against Cleveland.
Scott Feldman was coming off his worst start of the season, getting beat around by the Cubs last week. Feldman has pitched nearly all of his career in the American League prior to this season, and he looked comfortable against the defending AL champs tonight. Feldman allowed just one run over six innings, and struck out nine, his best in a Reds uniform.