Chase Burns reaches career milestone in Reds win over Pirates
An impressive performance from the former top-two pick.
Chase Burns reaches career milestone in Reds win over Pirates originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After going 2-1 against the Red Sox in their first series of the season, the Cincinnati Reds entered their first National League Central matchup Monday, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates .
The matchup also marked the season debut of former No. 2 overall selection in 2024, Chase Burns. Burns got a bit of experience at the big league level for the Reds last season, pitching in 13 games and going 0-3 with a 4.
57 ERA. Despite the high ERA and winless record, Burns' strikeout stuff was apparent, posting an impressive 13. 9 SO/9.
Against Pittsburgh, Burnes got his season off to a great start. He went five scoreless innings against the Pirates, surrendering three walks and just one hit. He also struck out seven batters.