Chase Burns
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August 3, 2026
Cruises to 13th win
Burns (13-1) notched the win Sunday against the Pirates, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis
Pittsburgh managed to scratch a run across in the fourth inning, but Burns was his usual dominant self otherwise Sunday. The first-time All-Star has now fanned at least six in 15 of his 21 starts this season, and he's remarkably worked at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in all but three of his outings. Burns has an exceptional 2.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 137:43 K:BB over 118.2 innings, but he has a tough test in Washington lined up for his next appearance.
July 29, 2026
Hurt by defense in no-decision
Burns didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis
The matinee got off to a disastrous start for Burns and the Reds, as an Edwin Arroyo error helped prolong the first inning and eventually set up a grand slam by Kyle Manzardo. The right-hander kept his cool and shut Cleveland down for the next three frames, exiting after 89 pitches (58 strikes) with the score tied 5-5. Burns still hasn't been saddled with a loss since April 10, and over nine starts since the beginning of June he's gone 5-0 with a 2.98 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 48.1 innings. He'll look to stay sharp in his next outing, which is currently scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Pirates.