A Pitcher's Crucial Role
Chase Burns has emerged as the ace of the Cincinnati Reds, posting a 14‑3 record and a 2.77 ERA over 25 starts this season. He has thrown a career‑high 139.2 innings, a workload that the club now intends to manage more conservatively.
To protect his arm, the Reds plan to cap his pitch count at 75 to 80 throws every fifth day, a strategy designed to preserve effectiveness deep into the season.
Sunday Night Showdown
The upcoming series concludes on Sunday night at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 PM Eastern Time. The game will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock, giving fans a national platform to watch the Reds chase a series victory.
Even if the Reds drop the earlier game, a strong performance by Burns could swing the final outcome, while rookie Edwin Arroyo is set to make his first career big‑league start at third base, adding fresh energy to the lineup.