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Chase Burns' 9 K's End Phillies' Winning Streak.

5/20/2026

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Summary

Burns Dominates

Chase Burns, pitcher, struck out nine in six innings as the Reds beat the Phillies 4–1 on May 19, 2026.
He lowered his ERA to 1.83 and surrendered only Trea Turner’s solo homer.
Tony Santillan, reliever, earned his second save, ending Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak.
Kyle Schwarber, designated hitter, missed the game due to illness.
Elly De La Cruz, outfielder, led off with a triple and later drew a bases-loaded walk.

Summary

Burns Bruised

Burns was bruised when Bryce Harper’s 108.8 mph line drive struck his groin.
Manager Terry Francona noted Burns was not wearing a cup and said the hit “looked like he was dead.”
Burns’ 121 strikeouts rank third in Reds history and, at 23, make him first starter since Hunter Greene (2024) to pitch six innings with <=2 runs in five games, matching Jay Tibbs (1984) as youngest to achieve it.

Summary

Reds Win

The Reds won 4–1, improving to 25–24 and avoiding a drop below .500.
The bullpen has been a disaster, surrendering runs and blowing leads, while the rotation is in tatters with starters unable to pitch deep.
Leadoff man TJ Friedl remains benched after a prolonged slump at the plate.
Third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes repeatedly hit into double plays, including a bases-loaded force out, while windy, rainy conditions limited offense.

History

Historical Context

After the Reds stunned the favored Oakland Athletics with a 4-0 World Series sweep in 1990—driven by José Rijo’s 0.59 series ERA and a 22-8 scoring margin—the franchise’s pitching identity endured. In 2026 rookie Chase Burns posted a 1.83 ERA, matching Rijo’s postseason brilliance and reviving hopes of another playoff surge.

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Burns Dominates

Chase Burns, pitcher, struck out nine in six innings as the Reds beat the Phillies 4–1 on May 19, 2026.
He lowered his ERA to 1.83 and surrendered only Trea Turner’s solo homer.
Tony Santillan, reliever, earned his second save, ending Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak.
Kyle Schwarber, designated hitter, missed the game due to illness.
Elly De La Cruz, outfielder, led off with a triple and later drew a bases-loaded walk.

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