Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4
Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive gamesJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEC MILLS #50 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
0-0 W-L •
5.00 WHIP •
18.00 ERA
0-0 W-L
5.00 WHIP
18.00 ERA
Mills expected to start as Cubs host the Reds
The Reds will start Luis Castillo on Thursday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid outing against Diamondbacks Mills allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one across five innings Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Mills was reliant on inducing soft contact and solid defense behind him to turn in the solid effort. That was largely effective, as the only runs he allowed came on a two-run home run by Daulton Varsho in the fifth inning. While Mills hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any of his traditional starts this season, he's also failed to complete more than 5.2 innings on any occasion. Overall, he has a 4.55 ERA with 47 strikeouts and 20 walks across 57.1 frames.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
Javier Báez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no-hitter last month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amid Cubs' trade deadline uncertainty, here are 3 young pitchers to watch the rest of the way Adbert Alzolay, Alec Mills and Keegan Thompson could all be key to the Cubs rotation in 2022 and beyond.
JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chicago Cubs to visit the St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Tuesday while the Cardinals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Monday Mills (4-3) allowed five runs (one earned) across four innings to take the loss Monday against the Cardinals. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out six.
Impact The Cubs didn't do Mills any favors as they committed four errors, and the righty suffered the loss despite striking out six or more batters for just the third time all season. Mills has primarily worked in relief this year, as this was just his seventh start in 19 appearances. He has a 4.64 ERA across 52.1 innings and should continue to serve in a swing role, though for now he'll stick in the rotation with his next scheduled start coming Saturday against the Diamondbacks. The eventual return of Jake Arrieta (hamstring) could push Mills or Trevor Williams to the bullpen.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carlson homers, drives in 4 runs as Cardinals beat Cubs 8-3
Dylan Carlson homered and drove in four runs, Jake Woodford pitched 5 2/3 strong innings in his first start of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills scheduled to start for Cubs at Cardinals
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Monday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jake WoodfordJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bader's infield single lifts Cardinals past Giants 2-1
Harrison Bader put St. Louis ahead with a checked-swing single off the glove of Giants first basemen LaMonte Wade Jr. in the seventh inning, and the Cardinals went on to a 2-1 vict...JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay expected to start as Cubs host the Phillies
The Cubs will roll out Adbert Alzolay to the mound Thursday and the Phillies will give Zach Eflin the startJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns fourth win Mills (4-2) allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five across 5.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Phillies.
Impact Mills was handed a five-run lead within the first two innings and largely did well holding onto it. His big blemish was a two-run home run hit by Andrew McCutchen, with the only other extra-base hit he surrendered being a double off the bat of Bryce Harper. Wednesday's outing was Mills' fifth consecutive start, and he should have a chance to stick in the rotation given Jake Arrieta's (hamstring) stint on the injured list and poor performance to this point in the season. Mills has also pitched effectively as a member of the rotation, maintaining a 3.77 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 28.2 innings.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs top Phillies, Wheeler 8-3 to end 11-game slide
Anthony Rizzo, Joc Pederson and Nico Hoerner each had two hits and an RBI to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, ending an 11-game losing streakJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wheeler, Phillies to face Mills, Cubs
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the startJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper leads way as Phillies hand Cubs 11th straight loss
Bryce Harper homered and tied a career high with five hits, Andrew McCutchen smacked a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies handed Chicago its 11th straight loss, beating the C...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahle expected to start as Reds host the Cubs
The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Saturday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans nine in loss Mills (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out nine in 5.2 innings Friday, taking the loss versus Cincinnati. He also hit a batter.
Impact Unfortunately for Mills, two of the four baserunners he allowed in Friday's contest came in Cincinnati's sixth-inning rally. Reliever Adam Morgan then allowed both inherited runners to score on a Joey Votto double that left Mills with the loss. The right-hander has logged a 4.85 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season. This was his fifth start in 17 appearances, but Mills may be headed back to the bullpen next week if Trevor Williams (abdomen) returns from his rehab assignment and rejoins the rotation.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds deal Cubs seventh straight loss behind Gray, Votto
Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss with a 2-1 victoryJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs take 6-game skid into matchup with Reds
Chicago will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Cubs take on CincinnatiJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Farmer, Stephenson rally Reds past Padres 5-4 in 9th
Kyle Farmer hit a tying homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and Tyler Stephenson drove in the winning run with a two-out single to rally the Cincinnati Reds past the San Diego...JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows two runs in short outing Mills allowed two earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two across four innings in the loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Mills surrendered a pair of runs in the first inning, but he was able to get through four frames with no further damage. The 29-year-old has bounced between the bullpen and the starting rotation depending on team needs. He's had somewhat of a mediocre season, carrying a 5.11 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP through 47 innings. In addition, he doesn't offer many punchouts, with just a 6.3 K/9.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Bellinger blasts game-ending HR, Dodgers beat Cubs 3-2
Cody Bellinger homered with two out in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in their first walk-off victory of the seasonJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
