Miami Marlins beginning pitcher Max Meyer turned in probably the greatest performances of his profession on Monday, as he went six innings, allowed solely 5 hits and struck out a career-high 14 batters.
Earlier than Monday’s outing, Meyer’s profession excessive for strikeouts in a sport was solely seven. He carved by the Reds’ lineup, significantly the highest of the order. Cincinnati’s 1-5 hitters accounted for 3 of the 5 hits off Meyer, but additionally accounted for 11 of his 14 strikeouts.
He struck out each Elly De La Cruz and Gavin Lux thrice every. Matt McLain, Austin Hays and Jose Trevino all struck out two occasions every.
The one two gamers within the Cincinnati lineup to not fall sufferer to the strikeouts had been Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte.
An attention-grabbing reality from Meyer’s begin is that it was the most important league debut for his catcher, AgustÃn RamÃrez. Together with catching the gem from Meyer, RamÃrez collected his first two hits within the huge leagues.
