Reds tie MLB record with 7 straight walks in 2nd straight loss at Pittsburgh
The Cincinnati Reds made Major League Baseball history against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Reds’ pitching staff walked seven straight batters in the bottom of the second in a 17-7 loss at PNC Park. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead, 1 firefighter injured after early morning fire at Clark County mobile home Fire destroys 2 barns in Darke County Firefighters respond to house fire in Preble County Cincinnati trailed the Pirates, 5-3, in the bottom of the second inning.
Starter Rhett Lowder and reliever Connor Philips combined to give up seven straight walks, as part of a five-run inning. The Pirates sent 10 batters to the plate without getting a hit. Pittsburgh loaded the bases on three straight walks and scored four runs on four straight walks.
They scored their fifth run on a fielder’s choice. Cincinnati will look to avoid a three-game sweep on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.
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