Naquin stars as Reds pound Pirates for 4th straight win
Tyler Naquin homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds pound the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-1 for their fourth straight victoryAPRIL 7, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent back downHolloway was optioned to the Marlins' alternate site Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHolloway spent just one day on the big-league roster, but it was a good one, as he struck out three batters in two scoreless innings of relief. He was temporarily up to fill the spot left vacant by Garrett Cooper, who was on the COVID-19 injured list due to his reaction to the coronavirus vaccine. Cooper is back with the team Tuesday, so Holloway will head back to the minors.
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Batting third TuesdayCooper (COVID vaccine reaction) is batting third and starting at first base Tuesday against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHe missed Monday's game due to his reaction to the coronavirus vaccine, but it was a very brief absence. Cooper is 3-for-9 with one home run this year and has been seeing time primarily as the Marlins' right fielder.
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Grabs first holdGallegos earned his first hold in a win over the Marlins on Monday, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts.
ImpactGallegos served as an effective multi-inning bridge from Jordan Hicks to Alex Reyes in his second appearance of the season. The 29-year-old appears to have left a difficult spring (7.04 ERA in eight appearances) firmly behind him, as he's opened the campaign with four scoreless, one-hit frames and a 4:0 K:BB.
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Another pair of RBIMolina went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Marlins on Monday.
ImpactThat's four total RBI and a three-game hitting streak to open the season for Molina, with Monday's timely two-bagger qualifying as his first extra-base hit. The 38-year-old looks primed for another productive season at the plate if early returns are any indication, and with just two strikeouts over his first 14 plate appearances, his eye seems to be as discerning as ever.
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St. Louis Cardinals News: Kim throwing simulated game TuesdayThe St. Louis Cardinals may be getting closer to getting their pitching staff back to full strength, as left-handed starter Kwang-hyun Kim i...
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Sitting versus rightyWilliams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAfter sitting out against lefty Trevor Rogers in Monday's series opener, Williams will now remain on the bench against a right-hander (Sandy Alcantara) on Tuesday. The Cardinals won't have usual platoon mate Austin Dean replace Williams in right field; instead, Tommy Edman will get a turn in the outfield to open up a start at second base for Matt Carpenter.
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