CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night time.
Castillo (3-4) allowed 5 hits and walked three whereas throwing a career-high 123 pitches. The proper-hander, one of many high gamers in the marketplace forward of the Aug. 2 commerce deadline, had gone 0-2 with a 4.07 ERA in 4 begins since his final win Might 31 at Boston.
Jonathan India hit a three-run homer for Cincinnati within the opener of a three-game collection between the worst groups within the not-very-good NL Central. India returned to the beginning lineup after lacking Sunday’s 10-3 win at San Francisco in a precautionary transfer after he was hit on the wrist by a pitch.
The Cubs scored three runs within the seventh, helped by a misplay by middle fielder Nick Senzel and proper fielder Albert Almora Jr. that handed an RBI double to Christopher Morel. Artwork Warren labored the eighth and Hunter Strickland acquired three outs for his fourth save.
Thompson (7-3) matched Castillo all the way in which to the sixth, when the last-place Reds grabbed a 2-0 lead on consecutive RBI doubles by Brandon Drury and Donovan Solano.
The Cubs (28-46) loaded the bases within the backside half, however Castillo escaped the jam when he retired Yan Gomes on a fly ball to left on the ninth pitch of the at-bat. Castillo clapped into his glove as he left the mound after the ultimate out.
The Reds (26-47) chased Thompson within the seventh, and India hit a 421-foot drive to middle towards Rowan Wick with two out. It was the second homer of the season for the 2021 NL Rookie of the 12 months.
Thompson was charged with 4 runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. The proper-hander struck out eight and walked none.
MAKING MOVES
The Reds recalled catcher Michael Papierski from Triple-A Louisville and optioned catcher Chris Okey to their high farm membership. In addition they traded catcher Sandy León to Cleveland for money.
Papierski was claimed off waivers from San Francisco on Saturday.
The Reds additionally mentioned infielder Colin Moran cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville. He might decline the project and change into a free agent.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Reds: OF Tommy Pham was scratched due to low again stiffness. Max Schrock changed Pham in left area.
Cubs: RHP Marcus Stroman (shoulder irritation) and LHP Drew Smyly (proper indirect pressure) every threw two innings of reside BP. OF Seiya Suzuki (finger sprain) and 2B Nick Madrigal (left groin pressure) had been the hitters for the periods. Stroman threw 36 pitches, and Smyly completed with 32. Supervisor David Ross mentioned Suzuki might exit on a minor league rehab project as quickly as Wednesday if he feels good after the exercise. … LHP Wade Miley (shoulder pressure) performed catch. … OF Jason Heyward is being handled for proper knee soreness. He will likely be reevaluated within the subsequent couple days.
UP NEXT
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (3-8, 5.66 ERA) and Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (2-5, 4.59) pitch on Wednesday night time. The hard-throwing Greene has allowed a significant league-high 20 homers in 14 begins in his first huge league season. Steele is 1-0 with a 3.28 ERA in 4 June begins.
