ATLANTA –– With two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday, Atlanta Braves reliever Will Smith balked, and Reds designated hitter Tommy Pham advanced to second base.
Reds first baseman Joey Votto drove Pham in with a ground ball to left field. It was the first time all game that a Reds base runner even touched third base.
The Reds only got two runners in scoring position against the Braves on Thursday at Truist Park in front of 40,310 fans. The Braves pitched eight shutout innings and beat the Reds, 2-1.