Abbott dominates with 12 Okay’s in Reds’ win

CINCINNATI — Andrew Abbott pitched sensationally for 7 2/3 innings for a no-decision whereas the Reds have been boosted by Tyler Stephenson’s pinch-hit, two-run dwelling run within the backside of the eighth for a 4-3 victory over the Padres at Great American Ball Park.

Ranked by MLB Pipeline because the Reds’ No. 5 prospect and No. 59 general, Abbott allowed 4 hits and one stroll with a career-high 12 strikeouts. It was the longest outing by a Cincinnati pitcher this season and the longest of Abbott’s professional profession.

Through six begins, Abbott is 4-0 with 1.21 ERA.

Only Tom Browning (0.95 from 1984-85) had a decrease ERA for the Reds in his first six massive league begins since earned runs grew to become an official statistic in 1912, per Elias Sports Bureau.

Spencer Steer gave the Reds a 2-0 lead within the fourth inning with a two-out, two-run dwelling run to left area — his fourth in his previous eight video games and 14th general.

The Padres notched back-to-back one-out singles towards Abbott within the high of the primary inning earlier than the left-hander retired the following 15 batters in a row.

Abbott took a shutout into the eighth inning. After hanging out the primary two batters, Ha-Seong Kim hit a first-pitch fastball to left area for a homer. Reliever Lucas Sims took over, and Fernando Tatis Jr. tied the sport along with his personal homer to left area. 

After lefty reliever Tom Cosgrove issued a two-out stroll to pinch-hitter Stuart Fairchild, right-hander Nick Martinez was introduced in after the right-handed Stephenson was summoned to bat for Joey Votto.

On the primary pitch from Martinez, Stephenson lifted a drive into the precise area bullpen as 37,714 followers celebrated.