APRIL 8, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
5-and-1 thoughts on the Reds' 5-1 startTaking a look at Nick Senzel's run-scoring prowess, Nick Castellanos' hot start, Amir Garrett's struggles and more.
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Launches fourth home runCastellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 11-4 win over Pittsburgh.
ImpactThe 29-year-old scored during the opening frame after reaching on an error, and he hit a solo homer 367 feet to right field during the fifth inning to pad Cincinnati's lead. Castellanos is on a six-game hit street to begin the season and is 10-for-23 with four homers, one triple, two doubles, seven runs and six RBI during that stretch.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Racks up three more RBIIndia went 1-for-2 with three RBI and was also hit by a pitch during Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Pirates.
ImpactThe rookie infielder brought home a run on a sacrifice fly during the first inning, and he added two more RBI on a two-run single during the fifth inning. India has begun his major-league career on a six-game hit streak and is 10-for-21 with one triple, one double, four runs and 10 RBI.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Drives in two runsSenzel went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two runs, two RBI and a walk during Wednesday's 11-4 win over Pittsburgh.
ImpactIt's the second straight multi-hit game for the 25-year-old and also his fourth consecutive contest with at least one walk. Senzel is 5-for-14 with one triple, nine runs, two RBI and five walks through five games this season.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Delivers late grand slamGonzalez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 11-4 loss to the Reds.
ImpactThe 29-year-old was 1-for-15 to open the season entering the ninth inning Wednesday, but he went deep with the bases loaded to prevent Cincinnati from notching a shutout. Gonzalez has started the past three games and could continue to see regular time across the diamond until Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) returns from the injured list.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Issues five walks in lossKuhl (0-1) took the loss Wednesday at Cincinnati after surrendering five runs (four earned) on two hits with five walks and five strikeouts over four innings.
ImpactThe 28-year-old served up a solo homer to Tyler Naquin on the first pitch of the afternoon, and the Reds tacked on four more runs before the end of the first inning. Kuhl settled down from there with three scoreless frames, but his command was poor all day as he threw only 33 of 72 pitches for strikes. The right-hander is poised for a tough matchup against San Diego early next week.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
