Reds’ bats struggle as they fall to Giants 4-0

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For the second straight start, Wade Miley did not throw a no-hitter. This start did, however, go better than his previous start in Colorado. While Miley only allowed one run, that was all the Giants would end up needing, as the Reds’ offense wasn’t able to put a run on the board. With today’s loss, the Giants clinch the series victory, just the second series the Reds have lost at home this season.

Offense

Through the first time to the order, the Reds did not have a single baserunner. The first Red to reach was Nick Castellanos, who drew a walk in the fourth inning. The Reds were unable to capitalize, stranding Castellanos, though Eugenio Suárez did hit a fly ball that was caught at the wall.

The Reds’ first hit came just one inning later, a double in the left center field gap by Tucker Barnhart. After a strikeout, Shogo Akiyama drew a walk, making it first and second. However, Jonathan India grounded into a double play to end the inning and the scoring threat.

The next Reds baserunner was Tyler Stephenson, who singled in the seventh and was stranded at first base.

The Reds did not go down without a fight in the ninth inning. Jesse Winker reached via a walk in the ninth inning, and Castellanos followed with a single to make it first and second. The runners moved over on a Suárez groundout but were left stranded after a strikeout and groundout ended the game.

Pitching

Wade Miley‘s bid for a second no-hitter ended early, as the second batter of the game, Buster Posey, singled up the middle. Posey was then erased on a fielder’s choice and Miley got a strikeout to end the inning.

Miley retired the side in order in the second. The only baserunner to reach in the third was via a two-out error on first baseman Tyler Stephenson.

Miley again allowed a single in the fourth inning, but the Giants were unable to make anything of it.

The first real trouble came in the fifth inning. Miley allowed a leadoff double to Mauricio Dubón. Mike Tauchman followed with an RBI single, though he was thrown out trying to go to second base on the throw home. Pitcher Kevin Gausman followed with a single of his own. After a groundout advanced Gausman to second, Miley allowed another single to make it first and third, prompting a move to the bullpen. Miley ended up pitching 4 2/3, allowing one run on six hits, walking none and striking out just two.

Lucas Sims came in to finish off the fifth inning, recording an inning-ending strikeout. Sims stayed on to pitch the sixth, hitting a batter with a pitch but retiring the other three he faced.

Amir Garrett came in to pitch the seventh, striking out the first two batters he faced before allowing a single to Austin Slater. David Bell then made the call to the bullpen, bringing in Michael Feliz. Feliz retired the first batter he faced on a flyout to end the inning.

Feliz stayed in to start the eighth inning, striking out the side, all swinging.

Carson Fulmer came in to pitch the ninth. After retiring the first batter, he allowed a single and a walk before throwing a wild pitch allowing both to advance. He then walked pinch hitter Alex Dickerson to load the bases. He then got a ground ball that allowed the Reds to get the force out at home. The next batter, Posey, hit a bases-clearing double to push the Giants’ lead to 4-0. Fulmer retired the next batter to end the inning, but the damage was already done.

Stats

Hardest-Hit Balls

• Nick Castellanos: 106.0 mph | Single in 9th inning
• Tucker Barnhart: 97.9 mph | Double in 5th inning
• Nick Castellanos: 96.2 mph | Flyout in 1st inning

Unluckiest Out of the Day

• Jonathan India: .410 xBA | Lineout in 8th inning

Highest Velocities By Pitcher

• Wade Miley: 91.8 mph
• Lucas Sims: 95.3 mph
• Amir Garrett: 96.3 mph
• Michael Feliz: 96.0 mph
• Carson Fulmer: 95.3 mph

Highest Pitch Spins

• Lucas Sims: 3,497 rpm | Curveball

Most Pitch Movement

• Wade Miley: 62 inches vertical movement | Curveball
• Wade Miley: 17 inches horizontal movement | Curveball

Team Expected Batting Averages (xBA)

• Giants: .272
• Reds: .104

What’s Next?

The Reds conclude the Giants series with an afternoon game at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is at 12:35 p.m. EST as Tyler Mahle faces off against former Red Johnny Cueto.

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