Chase Burns’ Nine Strikeouts Power Reds earn 4-1 win over Phillies

Chase Burns struck out nine in six innings and lowered his ERA to 1.83 in another terrific start for the Cincinnati Reds in a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Burns (6-1) allowed only Trea Turner’s solo shot in the third as he helped the Reds end a three-game losing streak and get back above .500 (25-24). Bryce Haper burned a line drive against Burns with two outs in the sixth. Burns got the ball and threw out Harper at first base to end the inning. Burns left the field on his own and headed straight down the dugout tunnel to the clubhouse. He did not return for the seventh, although there was little reason to pitch another inning with the Reds leading 4-1. Tony Sillitan worked the ninth for his second save and helped end the Phillies’ five-game winning streak. Even fans who took off their shirts and waved them in the rain — part of the “take off the tarps” trend — couldn’t rally the Phillies in the final inning of their loss. Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber — who leads the majors with 20 home runs — missed the second straight game due to illness. Jesus Luzardo (3-4) struck out five and allowed two runs in five innings in a start where it was 95 degrees (35 Celsius) at the first pitch. Elly De La Cruz hit a triple in the top of the fourth, Spencer Steer hit an infield single and Sal Stewart walked to load the bases and set up a pair of sacrifice flies from Dane Myers and JJ Bleday for a 2-1 lead. The Reds scored twice more in the seventh on a fielder’s choice and De La Cruz drew a walk. Burns allowed three hits, walked none and had 18 swings and misses. The right-hander has allowed two runs or fewer in nine of ten starts this season and one run or less in seven of ten starts this season. Burns, 23, the second overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft, went 0-3 with a 4.57 ERA in eight starts in 13 appearances for the Reds last season. With the way he’s pitching this season, Burns’ next appearance in Philadelphia could be in the All-Star Game. Next, the Reds send LHP Andrew Abbott (3-2, 4.21 ERA) to the mound against Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.91 ERA) on Wednesday. Associated Press reporting.