Anthony DeSclafani became the second Reds starter this season to pitch eight innings, and they were stellar, as he and his team blanked the Padres, 3-0, Sunday to salvage the final game of the four-game series at Great American Ball Park. It was Cincinnati’s first shutout victory of the season.
DeSclafani allowed five hits — all singles — with one hit batter and five strikeouts. No Padres reached second base against him, in part because he and catcher Tucker Barnhart combined to catch two runners stealing and pick off a third. For good measure, DeSclafani also lined a two-out RBI single to right-center field with the bases loaded in the sixth inning that gave Cincinnati its three-run lead.
“Definitely glad I was able to go eight innings, and I’ll take the zeroes on top of it,” DeSclafani said. “You don’t have that too often. I’ve had good games, bad games. This was a good game. Especially on a hot Sunday, it’s great to get a win and get on out of here.”
For good measure, DeSclafani also lined a two-out RBI single to right-center field with the bases loaded in the sixth inning that gave Cincinnati its three-run lead. That snapped a 0-for-48 skid for Reds pitchers at the plate.
Padres starter Luis Perdomo gave up three runs and seven hits over six innings with three walks and five strikeouts.
“I thought he was good,” Padres manager Andy Green said. “Pleased with him. He continues to make steps in the right direction.”
Tony Cingrani pitched a 1-2-3 top of the ninth inning to secure his ninth save of the season, with right fielder Jay Bruce making a nice catch at the wall to rob Wil Myers of extra bases to end it.
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