The Reds haven’t been shut out in three straight games since April 1989. That team had Eric Davis, Paul O’Neill, Kal Daniels, Barry Larkin and Chris Sabo.
Run Prevention
Sonny Gray was outstanding tonight. He had great command of his fastball, routinely dotting the bottom of the zone. His breaking ball was sharp and also well placed. In his first start, Gray gave up four walks and didn’t record a single strikeout. Tonight Gray struck out seven Pirates and didn’t walk anyone. The Pirates managed one hit in the first sixth inning. As Wes Jenkins wrote, Gray’s first start wasn’t indicative.