The Reds’ Hunter Green threw six innings off a ball against the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field, before walking away with his team leading 7-0. After two innings, the Cubs’ starter Christopher Morrell finished the Reds with a no-hitter Yours faithfully, Eduardo Salazar. Here’s what you need to know:
- During a start against the Pirates in his rookie season, Greene went 7 1/3 innings without allowing a hit before being pulled as a reliever. Cincinnati lost that game 1-0, becoming the first team since 2008 to allow no hits and forfeits.
- Green, 23, has been winless in his first 10 starts of the season, with the Reds hitting three or fewer runs four times. Through those appearances, he posted a 4.68 ERA with 69 strikeouts on the season.
- Green tied his career high with 11 strikeouts in 110 pitches. Friday marked the pitcher’s first start with catcher Curt Casale behind the plate.
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Last month, the Reds signed Green to a six-year, $53 million contract extension. The deal is guaranteed through the 2028 season and includes a $21 million club option, with a $2 million buy-out in 2029 for each of the Reds. Sources familiar with the deal previously said the contract value could exceed $95 million in total with option and incentives the athlete.
Greene, No. 2 in the 2017 MLB Draft and Cincinnati Opening Day this year, had a 4.44 ERA and 1.21 WHIP last season with 125 2/3 innings pitched (24 starts).
The Reds had previously beaten the Rays 8-1 in Green’s starter on April 17, but he left after three innings after being hit by a returner and suffering a left shin contusion.
Green completed more than just six innings pitched in four of his 35 career starts. There have been no hitters in the majors this season.
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