Greene Shines With 12 Strikeouts in Win Over Cubs

WHO:

Pitcher List - Hunter Greene (CIN), Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Reds manager Terry Francona, closer Emilio Pagán, Elly De La Cruz, JJ Bleday, Spencer Steer, Matt McLain, Ke'Bryan Hayes, TJ Friedl, and Shota Imanaga.

WHAT:

Pitcher List - Hunter Greene struck out 12 batters over 7.0 innings, allowing 0 earned runs, 3 hits, and 1 walk in a 4-0 victory against the Cubs.

MLB.com - Greene threw 93 pitches, with 68 being strikes (73% strike rate), and achieved a first-pitch strike to 19 of 25 batters.

MLB.com - Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday each hit a home run during the game.

MLB.com - Greene has 13 career games with 10 or more strikeouts.

MLB.com - The Reds improved to a 43-50 record after the game.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game was part of a series opener against the Cubs.

MLB.com - Greene's previous start was on a Saturday against the Orioles, where he allowed eight runs over 3.1 innings.

WHY:

MLB.com - Greene's performance was a reversal from his disappointing season debut, where he struggled due to excitement and not staying within himself.

HOW:

MLB.com - Greene utilized a fastball averaging 99.1 mph and a slider, with 82 of his pitches being either a four-seam fastball or a slider.

MLB.com - Greene retired 12 of his first 13 batters, striking out seven during that stretch.

In a standout performance, Hunter Greene struck out twelve batters over seven innings, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-0 victory against the Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Greene allowed no earned runs, just three hits, and one walk, while throwing 93 pitches with an impressive strike rate of 73 percent. Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday each contributed a home run, helping the Reds improve their record to 43-50.