Chase Burns Dominates in Triple-A Debut, RailRiders' Streak Ends
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Highly touted Cincinnati Reds prospect Chase Burns delivered a stellar performance in his Triple-A debut for the Louisville Bats, leading his team to an 8-1 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday. The RailRiders' eight-game winning streak came to an end as Burns showcased his impressive pitching prowess at Louisville Slugger Field.
Burns Shines in Triple-A Debut
Burns, considered a top prospect in the Reds' system, demonstrated why he's so highly regarded. He pitched seven strong innings, racking up seven strikeouts and earning his first Triple-A win. The RailRiders managed to score a single run off Burns in the second inning when T.J. Rumfield doubled, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on a sacrifice fly from Bryan De La Cruz. However, Burns quickly settled in and stifled the RailRiders' offense for the remainder of his outing.
Bats' Offense Explodes for the Win
The Louisville Bats' offense provided ample support for Burns, highlighted by a dominant performance in the later innings. Jeimer Candelario tied the game in the third with a solo home run off RailRiders pitcher Erick Leal. Rece Hinds and Ryan Vilade then went back-to-back in the fourth to give the Bats a 3-1 lead. The Bats sealed the victory with a five-run seventh inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Francisco Urbaez and a two-run home run from Edwin Rios.
Looking Ahead
Erick Leal (1-7) took the loss for the RailRiders, allowing three runs on five hits with six strikeouts over five innings. The series between the RailRiders and the Bats continues Thursday. Cam Schlittler is scheduled to pitch for the RailRiders against Chase Petty of the Bats.
Chase Burns's rapid ascent through the minor leagues continues to impress, and his strong Triple-A debut suggests he may be closer to the major leagues than initially anticipated. Reds fans will be eagerly watching his progress as he aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow pitching prospect Rhett Lowder.