JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joey Votto's legs do the work as streaking Reds race back into contention Votto isn't exactly known for his foot speed at this stage of his career. But when the Reds needed the go-ahead run, he delivered.
Lucas Sims - Notches four-out save Sims allowed a hit and struck out four over 1.1 innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Pitching for the third time in four days, Sims was able to lock down his seventh save of the year with little trouble. The 27-year-old has a 4.23 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 43:14 K:BB across 27.2 innings this season. He remains the favorite for save chances, but Amir Garrett could get a ninth-inning assignment soon given Sims' heavy workload recently.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Mahle - Fans 12 in win Mahle (7-2) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 to earn the win Wednesday over Milwaukee.
Impact Mahle nearly ended up with a no-decision, but Cincinnati took the lead in the top of the seventh before Brad Brach was brought in to relieve the right-hander. Wednesday was Mahle's fifth consecutive win, and it's the first time this year he's racked up double-digit strikeouts. The 26-year-old has a 3.39 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 90:23 K:BB across 74.1 innings. He's projected for a road start in Minnesota next week.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freddy Peralta - Quality start in loss Peralta (6-2) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out six over seven innings, but he took the loss Wednesday versus Cincinnati.
Impact Two of the five hits Peralta allowed were RBI doubles, which accounted for the runs he gave up. The right-hander hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start since May 5, a span of seven straight starts. He has a 2.28 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 104:29 K:BB across 75 innings this year. Peralta lines up for a favorable road start in Arizona next week.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle helps Reds complete 3-game sweep of punchless Brewers MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Mahle tied his career high with 12 strikeouts, Tucker Barnhart drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the seventh...
JUNE 16, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Mahle fans 12, Reds silence Brewers’ bats again in 2-1 win Tyler Mahle tied his career high with 12 strikeouts, Tucker Barnhart drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the seventh inning, and the...
JUNE 16, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mahle fans 12, Reds silence Brewers' bats again in 2-1 win
Tyler Mahle tied his career high with 12 strikeouts, Tucker Barnhart drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewe...JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press
