The Chicago Cubs edged the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday, thanks to a bases-loaded walk by Michael Busch in the 10th. Paul Skenes was nearly perfect through 4 2/3 innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks, retiring the next 10 batters after a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. roller up the third-base line. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates reached 1,000 career hits in a 4-2 win over Arizona.
Chicago’s win extended its current winning streak to seven games, with Busch drawing a crucial walk with the bases full to plate the game-winning run. The Reds, meanwhile, dropped their third straight game in the series and now sit at the bottom of the NL Central. Cincinnati’s 20-17 record would rank it among AL Central contenders, but it’s not enough to move up in the NL standings.
Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, continued his historic start to the season. After allowing just one hit through 4 2/3 innings, he retired 10 straight batters. Skenes faced the minimum through five innings and gave up only one earned run over 5 2/3 frames. The Diamondbacks’ offense struggled to keep up, scoring just one run in the game.
Bryan Reynolds joined an elite group of Pirates legends with his 1,000th career hit. The 31-year-old reached the milestone in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against Arizona. He is now the fifth Pirate to achieve 1,000 hits, 200 doubles, and 140 home runs. The others are Roberto Clemente, Andrew McCutchen, Dave Parker, and Willie Stargell.
Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan delivered a dominant outing against Toronto, allowing no runs over five innings. Ian Seymour picked up his first career save in a 4-0 Rays win. The Rays have now held opponents to three runs or fewer in 13 straight games, a franchise record. The streak will be tested Thursday against Boston in an ESPN-televised game.
The Cubs will aim to extend their winning streak to eight games when they host the Reds again Thursday. The Rays face a crucial test against the Red Sox with national eyes on their historic pitching streak. The Pirates will look to build momentum as Reynolds continues to climb the all-time lists.
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