CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 19: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs confronts pitcher Amir Garrett #50 of the Cincinnati Reds (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The Reds host the Cubs for a pivotal series to close the homestand.
It was a tall order, throwing a pair of rookies during their first month in the big leagues at a powerful San Diego Padres lineup, and really, to no one’s surprise, both Cincinnati Reds‘ starters (Tony Santillan and Vladimir Gutierrez) were walloped by the Friars.
Thankfully, the Reds (40-40) will not have to face the Padres again this season.