Reds Rookie Burns Shuts Out Pirates

0:00On March 31st, Cincinnati Reds shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates to nothing on Monday night, with rookie Chase Burns grabbing his first big league win in style. Burns dominated five innings, surrendering just one hit while walking three and fanning seven pirates hitters to keep the game locked tight. The Reds scratched across both runs and the fourth, sparked by a walk, a single, a sack fly, and a triple, their third straight victory putting some heat on Pittsburgh early. Stand out Spencer Steer, fresh off national league player of the week honors went one for two with two walks and now sits eight for twelve over four. Games, while Burns bounced back strong after a rough zero and three mark last season. Pirates starter Brexton Ascraft took the loss after six innings with two runs allowed and the bullpen held firm for Connor Phillips' first career. Save. Setting up Bubba Chandler against Brandon Williams and on Tuesday, as Cincinnati keeps the momentum rolling. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.