Chase Burns might yet save the Cincinnati Reds season
Cincinnati’s resident ace bailed them out again on Saturday.
May 9, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds are an absolute wreck. The Cincinnati Reds are 1.
5 games out of a playoff spot. The Cincinnati Reds pitching staff owns the single worst xERA in baseball (5. 21).
The Cincinnati Reds are two games over . 500. The Cincinnati Reds have a team wRC+ of 87, fourth worst in baseball and ahead of only the 17-22 Boston Red Sox, last place New York Mets, and last place San Francisco Giants.
The Cincinnati Reds just lost eight straight games, including three straight as walk-offs. The Cincinnati Reds just won yesterday, ending that losing streak. The Cincinnati Reds have Chase Burns.